Radio comms in your organisation

Glencree

Hi Folks,

I'm currently putting together a website for walkie talkie parts/accessories etc.

I'd be interested to hear what models of hand held the volunteer sector is using, as I regularly get asked do I have earpieces/headsets/batteries chargers etc for individuals who unfortunately have to buy their own.

Any info is highly appreciated.

limericklad87

Glencree wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I'm currently putting together a website for walkie talkie parts/accessories etc.

I'd be interested to hear what models of hand held the volunteer sector is using, as I regularly get asked do I have earpieces/headsets/batteries chargers etc for individuals who unfortunately have to buy their own.

Any info is highly appreciated.

No set standard nationally in OMAC... Majority of units in Dublin would historically have icom.... I've seen others with various Motorola and the odd Kenwood

miju

There is a set standard in OMAC its just not followed as usual

Glencree

It's looking that way. Selected few Senior officers issued with tetra in most organisations. Then local units appear to have mixture of gear, bought, donated or held together with sticky tape!!.

limericklad87

miju wrote: »

There is a set standard in OMAC its just not followed as usual

What is it

miju

limericklad87 wrote: »

What is it

Exactly my point , you have to ask on boards for it to be provided

timmywex

miju wrote: »

There is a set standard in OMAC its just not followed as usual

Wasn't aware of a standard but all radio sales/servicing/commissioning etc is done through the one place - in theory stops units or members acquiring radios and doing a bad job of programming them.

miju

timmywex wrote: »

Wasn't aware of a standard but all radio sales/servicing/commissioning etc is done through the one place - in theory stops units or members acquiring radios and doing a bad job of programming them.

Thats a standard (or part of one anyways :pac: )

limericklad87

I know of the recommendations regarding suppliers but in regards to the op's question I'm not aware of any circular/SOP for which brands to go for....

miju

limericklad87 wrote: »

I know of the recommendations regarding suppliers but in regards to the op's question I'm not aware of any circular/SOP for which brands to go for....

It should be filtered down

lighterman

Glencree wrote: »

It's looking that way. Selected few Senior officers issued with tetra in most organisations. Then local units appear to have mixture of gear, bought, donated or held together with sticky tape!!.

Is the tetra units common among the vols

Miike

lighterman wrote: »

Is the tetra units common among the vols

The only vol org (to the very best of my knowledge) with Tetra Radio is Civil Defense.

wheresthebeef

Order of Malta did a test with Tetra recently. They are definitely the way to go.

knockon

Glencree wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I'm currently putting together a website for walkie talkie parts/accessories etc.

I'd be interested to hear what models of hand held the volunteer sector is using, as I regularly get asked do I have earpieces/headsets/batteries chargers etc for individuals who unfortunately have to buy their own.

Any info is highly appreciated.

Not sure about volunteers but lots of companies, construction etc use these...
www.wildtalk.com

Great for second hand, repairs etc...

Pataman

These look very interesting, based on the phone system. Its basically your own tetra system. http://www.andromedadigital.com/

searescue

Few using Moto GP340's. Others using Kenwood and Icom.

I've even seen one of the largest org's in Dublin using Baofeng.

CD TETRA use Sepuras.

bk1991

I am a member of the Redcross and we use simoco

waterfordham

Seen Icom F4-GT, Yeasu and Simoco in CD.

Pataman

Would it be handy to have a tetra type system in your organisation BUT a lot cheaper? This would allow you to have local channels and still contact someone anywhere in the country.

limericklad87

Pataman wrote: »

Would it be handy to have a tetra type system in your organisation BUT a lot cheaper? This would allow you to have local channels and still contact someone anywhere in the country.

Mobile phones... ..


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