radio1ham Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 hi everyone do any of you use 2 way radios if so what kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have a set of BT Freeway Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I used to use a pair of Nokia standard 2 ways. Rubbish range. If I buy a new radio com set I will buy either a set of CB radios or PMR 446, better range etc the ones that say 2km range on the box are only good for 600meters in this country with hills, trees, building, other structures etc. Need a bit more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) yes these license free radios only put out about 500mw i use tait 3000 hand sets on 446mhz they put out about just over 4 watts if any one needs any radio programming drop me a pm with make and model and il tell you if i can reprogram them yes cbs are good aswell ideal for in landys etc i used to use them years ago before passing my ham radio exams and i have radios now which i can talk all over the world with when conditions allow and you dont need a license for cb radios anymore aswell Edited March 9, 2008 by radio1ham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 you dont need a license for cb radios anymore aswell Thats interesting. I used to have CB's when I was younger, we just use some 2 way motorola radios now the range isnt too great but covers most of the 250 acre permission we shoot. I think if you are shooting in pairs and are seperate they are essential. Anytime any of use move we keep each other up to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Cobras light easy to use, reasonable to use, relatively cheap. Radio1ham might suggest 70cm or 2m lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 We use CB's both in the Landy's and hand helds, They work perfectly fine over the 400 odd acres we use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) hi landy well i have heard people using those frequencys but of course licensed ham operators but alot of ham radio stuff can be used on other frequencys aswell i have a tait t3000 trunk radio hand held and yes got a couple of ham frquencys in and also 446 mhz channels in aswell i got a few of them but the batterys are all worn out so i modded one to use in the car but if anyone wants any help with radio questions feel free to ask me and il do my best to help you Edited March 9, 2008 by radio1ham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 No radio1ham I was joking to your user name assuming you are one as I am. It would be illegal to use these frequencies 70 cm or 2m without a licence and would agree to have heard others who are unaware how far these frequencies can be picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 hi landy im also a radio ham aswell have been since 1999 it something else to do when not out shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yep We have 2 sets of PRM446 cobras which we often use when Roost shooting in a massive wood mainly so we all leave the wood at the same time :blink: I really should find more uses for them as we paid £100 new for the 4 and they dont get used often enough ! My dad used them for a while on the shoot he`s a member of. For the guns to be able to contact the beaters ! But OAP shooters trying all this "new technology" just lead to wide spread confusion amongst them and good shooting time lost often with beaters staring to soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 motorola gp 300 on licence free freeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yep, got 4 Binatone MR200. £60 for the 4. They get around 4-6 full days work per month by our clay shoot staff, and we use rechargeable batteries. Had them 5 years with no problems, a bit battered now but still work fine. :blink: Pirate: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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