Two way radio's

.22 Lover

Do you guy's know where i could get a decent pair of 2 way radio's for under 60 euro?

andy_g

i have a set in adverts been used once in work not at a skirmish. if that fails ya try argos or lidl

Damo 2k9

I got a set out of lidl for 30 quid and they do the job grand, used them in a skirmish yesterday and they workes grand, good sound quality and they come with a small earpiece with a ptt button on it aswell

Jules.Winnfield

I've seen a few sets on the Argos website a little while back. Mite be worth a look. Thinking of getting a set myself so if you find a good deal - please let me know thanks

swiftblade

I was thinking about picking up some radios too. The only thing that is worring me is compatibility with other brands.

swiftblade

I found these...

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5530953/Trail/searchtext%3E2+WAY+RADIOS.htm

Are they any good or complete crap?

.22 Lover

There the questions i want to know before i buy!!!!!

SNAKEDOC

there is a guy selling a pair of those for 60 euro on boards. he says they are good. but no heasets. i was going to get them too but no money. hav to make do with a aldi set

MerryDespot

Lads - I'm sure ye're aware of this, but in case you're not, you need to know what sort of connection the radio takes for a headset and to match that to whatever you're going to use.
Some radios take two pins, some a single pin. Also - if you're using something like a cavalry headset (see: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/combat-gears/headsets/cavalvy-elite-ii-tactical-headset-tan.html) you'll need a headset wire with a send box (see: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/combat-gears/headsets/cavalvy-u94-headset-wire-and-ptt-motorola-talkabout.html) and the pin between the headset and send box needs to match (there are two different types I've seen - and probably more that I haven't) as well as the connection between the send box and the radio.
I figured this out the hard way...:rolleyes:

.22 Lover

What kinda of range and how many channels are used in airsoft? milsim or others.

ED E

Its all PMR so its 8 Channels with usually 32 subchannels.

If it doesnt come with a headset/suitable jack its not worth it. The Aldi ones we have, the TwinTalker 4710 DCP are great for 3 and come with a dock and a basic one ear headset.

.22 Lover

Why are headphones so important?

MerryDespot

Also - be aware of where you're going to use it. It may say 10 km range (or some other ridiculously optimistic stat on the website that's flogging the radio), but you can cut that down dramatically in any place thats wooded. I was using a motorola with a supposed range of 10 km in MAC yesterday and it was difficult reaching the carpark less than a km away! At one stage I was 'abandoned' by my team mates (not bitter though, not at all!) mainly because they'd moved out of comms range and I was snookered (and surrounded). But the same radio is perfect in places like Redbarn or Fingal where you've a smaller site and less dense woodland. Be aware of what you want - if you want long range and crystal clear clarity you will probably have to pay for it.
Those Lidl/Aldi radios are pretty good by the way - easily comparible to the Motorola P.O.S. that I was using yesterday.

MerryDespot

.22 Lover wrote: »

Why are headphones so important?

Scenario (1):

You're hidden in woodland overlooking an enemy group. Your group is outnumbered, but that's ok - you've got the drop on the enemy group. You're waiting for orders to attack (as until now your mission was recon only). You're nice and low, stretched out on the ground lining up your first target and you are prepared to switch to your second, third and so on. Your radio is tagged to the front of your kit (no headset) - you get the order to open fire, and all you can hear breaking the silence of the wood is "Green Light - take out the target" (or more likely something like "Right lads, Brap the feckers!"). Oh look - your enemy have just turned, dropped and commenced firing at you - you've now lost the advantage and you're getting nice red welts on your face for your troubles.

Scenario (2):
Same as above but your incoming radio message is for your ears only and you give a hand signal to your mates to open fire - all tangos brapped nicely - thank you very much and good night.

Not an unrealistic scenario either in milsim - a variation of this took place at MAC yesterday.

swiftblade

Im really kicking myself i didn't buy those Lidl/Aldi ones when they were in Hopefully they will come back in some time

Damo 2k9

They may have a few sets left
Worth a check

swiftblade

Well i know what im doing first thing in the morning. I will be the only person in Lidl.

mafiaboy

get your self a set of PX777 there about 100euro on ebay for a set but well worth it (buy once but buy good and save in the long run) loads of add on's as in head sets

damagegt

don't mean to hi-jack the tread but could any 1 recommend a good head set?im not looking for anything fancy as long as its robust and i don't need to spend the world on it.

ED E

damagegt wrote: »

don't mean to hi-jack the tread but could any 1 recommend a good head set?im not looking for anything fancy as long as its robust and i don't need to spend the world on it.

Nobody can help you without knowing what kind of radio/jack its for...

mafiaboy

there a shop on aungier street (forget there name) sells good headsets for 1/2 the price of the radio shop on the Quays (rip off) i got my sets off him all the time....

damagegt

its a 2.5mm jack but if i can get better headsets in 3.5mm i can get an adapter so im open to all suggestions.

swiftblade

Just a heads up guys, i went and got the two way radios in Lidl They seem pretty good. I havent tried them out yet as they are still charging, but i will let you know.

mafiaboy

the lidl one's are goodish but when your in woodland ie shadow-lands or g-tac 1 your distance is not that greet...

ED E

damagegt wrote: »

its a 2.5mm jack but if i can get better headsets in 3.5mm i can get an adapter so im open to all suggestions.

You gotta know the poles too, different radios have the in/out/return configured differently. Some use 4 channel ones aswell. Whats the make/model?

Evelyn Martina

they are binatone terrain 550 .i dont know to much about this kinda stuff and i cant seem to find any head sets that fit these

damagegt

sorry logged in under my sisters account there