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Radio comms in your organisation

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  • 13-07-2014 8:23am
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    Glencree
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    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.


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    limericklad87
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭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


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    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


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


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    Glencree
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭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!!.


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    limericklad87
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭limericklad87


    miju wrote: »
    There is a set standard in OMAC its just not followed as usual


    What is it


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    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    limericklad87 wrote: »
    What is it

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


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    timmywex
    Registered Users Posts: 2,626 ✭✭✭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.


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    miju
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    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: )


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    limericklad87
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭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....


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    miju
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    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


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    lighterman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 320 ✭✭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


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    Miike
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭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.


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    wheresthebeef
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭wheresthebeef


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


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    knockon
    Registered Users Posts: 516 ✭✭✭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...


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    Pataman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭Pataman


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


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    searescue
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭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.


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    bk1991
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭bk1991


    I am a member of the Redcross and we use simoco


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    waterfordham
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭waterfordham


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


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    Pataman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭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.


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    limericklad87
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭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... ..


    Fulfils must requirements


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