Radio/Comms

[Robert James]

Can anyone link me to a good radio or comms set with: (UK Legal)

2 Radios

Headphones

Microphone

 

[Samurai]

These are pretty good despite of the cheap price:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Pcs-8-channel-PMR-system-Walkie-Talkie-2-Way-Radio-3km-range-LED-lamp-Black-BT-/281897310316?hash=item41a263986c

and 2 of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131931706788?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Robert James]

Do you have to press the talk button on the handset or will it work with the button on the ear pieces?

 

[Bottledtorment]

Or you could just buy a dual tone radio !?

 

[Robert James]

please give a link

 

[Bottledtorment]

Baofeng make multiple models with them. I'm not going to link you too them as they seriously make way to many to link.best place to search is eBay

 

[Wris]

I use Boafeng UV-5R's. in short they're perfect for airsoft use, can even order a double pack like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-BAOFENG-UV-5R-Black-Dual-Band-136-174-400-520MHz-Radio-UV-5R-Earpiece-UK-/172055945873?hash=item280f556291:g:2HYAAOSwNRdYB0BV

The only problem with them is they are much too powerful to use on the public PMR 446 channels (the free to use ones) the easy way around this is to buy a simple radio license, think it cost me £50 for 5 years - that gets you your very own set of frequencies to mess around with and shout over to your hearts content, without overpowering the free channels and ruining everyone else's time!

You can apply for a license here:

https://secure.ofcom.org.uk/busrad/

 

[Robert James]

I use Boafeng UV-5R's. in short they're perfect for airsoft use, can even order a double pack like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-BAOFENG-UV-5R-Black-Dual-Band-136-174-400-520MHz-Radio-UV-5R-Earpiece-UK-/172055945873?hash=item280f556291:g:2HYAAOSwNRdYB0BV

The only problem with them is they are much too powerful to use on the public PMR 446 channels (the free to use ones) the easy way around this is to buy a simple radio license, think it cost me £50 for 5 years - that gets you your very own set of frequencies to mess around with and shout over to your hearts content, without overpowering the free channels and ruining everyone else's time!

You can apply for a license here:

https://secure.ofcom.org.uk/busrad/

Thanks, I actually looked at these earlier and got a bit confused with license etc. But it seems quite clear to be fair.

Thanks Wris

 

[Wris]

No worries, if you do decide to go down the licensed route, its a Simple UK business radio license you should apply for!

 

[djben9]

Did you get any further with this?

I got the license for my Bao's earlier in the yeat, cost £75 for 5 years and 15 to use, although 5 you wont

took about 10/15mins to do online and email was sent straight through after with the channel list to use

 

[Dentonboy]

We use Motorola PMR446 Talkabouts and they are great, and all you really need for skirmishing IMHO. Most new ones on eBay sell in pairs and a few have PTTs and earpieces thrown in. Don't pay more than £50 for two.

 

[AshOnSnow]

I have a pair of Motorola TLKR T80 Extremes. The only downside is that they're bright yellow, so you need to put them in a pouch if you're going to conceal them. But they do the T80 Hunters as well which are dark green, but they're double the price and apart from the colour I really can't work out the difference!

 

[proffrink]

You mean the T81. They're identical but are green and have a better weather rating I think so are slightly more waterproof I suppose.

 

[AshOnSnow]

You mean the T81. They're identical but are green and have a better weather rating I think so are slightly more waterproof I suppose.

Yep the T81. Someone suggested that but I checked the specs between them and the weather testing was exactly the same IPX4. The only difference I found is that the T81 Hunters came with a 12V car charger, but that's it. Other than the colour and the inclusion of a car charger, they appear to be perfectly identical. I don't quite get it...

The next one up weatherproof-wise is the T92 which is IP67 - dustproof, waterproof up to 1m for 30 minutes.

 

[Shaun Haynes]

Sorry to open up an old thread but I'm after a radio aswell.  I what one that can pair to any radio in range  as I'm starting to  look into milsim games. 

With any of the channel based radios do this,  

I don't really want to have to go though the aggro  and cost of having to apply for  linecse to get frequency  based one (even thought i  would prefer one as   h

Gives me   more connection  options)  or is it just uhf radios  for have to have the license for. 

I ideally want  a rechargeable  unit  ptt  and a subtle headset for about 60 quid 

Is it possible as I have to  get  quite few item before I sign up for my 1st milsim.

 

[djben9]

It takes less than 5mins to get a license if you choose that route, fill in on line and the system will email you your frequencies.... it's that simple 

not sure about accessories with PMR radios tbh as I only look at baofeng parts 

there are other topics posted that mag help you a bit, even a guide by brightcandle 

 

[Shaun Haynes]

It's not the end of the world and it only 50 quid.. And means I'll get a  a radio I've prefer what is the better the  uv 82  or 5r 

If I get headset  ptt for uv82 

It like 50 quid

But for the 6r of I get the set it's 60

 

[djben9]

Thought it was £75 now, well the uk simple one was earlier in the year 

 

[AshOnSnow]

I used PMR - set of Motorola T80 Extremes.

Or you can license your own channel.

 

[Shaun Haynes]

I used PMR - set of Motorola T80 Extremes.

Or you can license your own channel.

Do you find you every have an issue  connecting to other  radios from different brands and therefore   having a radio pointless that is my only concern going that way rather then frequency type.

Edit 

 Done bit if research look like all 

Pmr radios opter

rate on the same  8 channel is that correct ?