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Radios In Lidl

  • 03-06-2011 05:58PM
    #1
    richieffff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭


    Some upcoming radios in Lidl
    http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ie/hs.xsl/index_11121.htm
    IE_49035_01_b.jpg
    • 8 channels for extra privacy each with 38 analogue CTCSS codes and 83 digital CDCSS codes
    • Integrated baby monitor function
    • 4 noise suppression levels, channel monitoring (selectable for 2 or all)
    • Headset connection (earpiece with microphone) and volume control
    • VOX function (speech-activated transmission)
    • 3-stage sensitivity setting, ringtone setting, keylock, etc.
    • Includes: 2 portable radio handsets, 2 headsets, charging station for 2 units, charging station mains cable, 2 Ni-Mh 600 rechargeable batteries & 2 belt clips
    • Also in grey

    Might be worth a lash if they're decent.


Comments

  • #2
    Leftyflip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,463 ✭✭✭Leftyflip


    They're half decent, a few lads have them, compatible with Motorola single pin headsets.


  • #3
    Puding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,261 ✭✭✭Puding


    there good little radios actually, I brought a set a long time ago and actually carry one as a back up in my travel kit


  • #4
    richieffff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭richieffff


    Sounds good well worth the price then, if one breaks there's always another one I suppose :D


  • #5
    MagicIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,902 ✭✭✭MagicIRL


    I have last years edition- Blue but made by Silvercrest all the same. I love them. Still going strong after a years airsofting and use. Only cost me 30e too iirc.


  • #6
    KonFusion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭KonFusion


    Whats the range like? Might pop up to lidl and pick up a pair.


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  • #7
    swiftblade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,551 ✭✭✭swiftblade


    Range is decent but it all depends on context. Heavy wooded area= small range. Wide open field=long range :)


  • #8
    horgan_p
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,651 Mod ✭✭✭✭horgan_p


    They aren't suitable as marshall radios when you absolutely ,definitely need to be heard properly.

    For players on an average sunday skirmish they're spot on for the money.


  • #9
    Sod'o swords
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭Sod'o swords


    You should ask Gerrowadat.


  • #10
    horgan_p
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,651 Mod ✭✭✭✭horgan_p


    kdouglas if he's around is a good person to ask, he did a comms in airsoft thread which someone less lazy than I could search for and link to.....


    Edit: Just this once and only cause its a sunny friday of a bank holiday weekend (garuanteed to never happen again)...


    Comms in airsoft


    In fact given how often this comes up , it wouldnt be a bad idea to sticky that thread somewhere, theres some good info in it.


  • #11
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    Would these radios be the same or a bit better as the other lidl radios that theyve previously sold, the red/blue ones ?
    And does anyone know if the red/blue ones are compatible with motorola single pin headsets aswell?
    Cheers


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  • #12
    KonFusion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭KonFusion


    Picked up a set on Thursday.

    In dublin city with lots of buildings in between the two radios, I got about half a km of distance before it started to crackle a bit, and a further half a km before the signal was lost completely.

    Not sure what they'd be like in a woodland area. Possibly better range as I can only assume concrete/iron/steel would give more resistance to the signal than wood etc.

    Sound quality is fine, perfectly acceptable. There is a tad delay on the VOX, but nothing you couldn't work around.

    I've yet to test battery life.

    All in all for the price paid, a decent set of radios.


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