Cosd Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Do you guys use walkie talkie's? If so, which do you recommend and is it possible to get one with say bluetooth headsets? I'm looking at buying a set of 3 or 4 between me and 2 shooting buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 COSTCO, if you're (or know) a member. £23ish for a pair of Cobra MicroTalk PR's. Come with chargers and ear-pieces. 8 channel plus 38 side bands per channel and 3-5 km range. They do the job OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thumbs up for the cobra ones, as good as any of the cheapy PMR's - for that money you won't throw your deeks out of the hide if you loose it, either :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 me and my dad do sometimes wen we are on dif field work a treat mate we got some for 24.99 from wilko work for 5 miles rite good mate :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamezBond Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Few days ago, Lidl had this one: Walkie Talkie PMR (private mobile radio) device with headset for hands free talking. Range up to (km): 5. Supplied with headset, microphone, mains adaptor, 12V in-car charger, 4 x rechargeable AAA batteries and belt clip. 3 year manufacturer's warranty. Price per set. I couldnt find the offer link online, but you might still be able to find them in store if you got one close by. They were advertised at £24.99, but not sure how they compare to the Costco ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melonfish Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 we use PMR's for airsoft alot and believe me we've tried and tested ALOT of headsets and units. by far the best all rounder on the market is the motorola XTN 446 its an amazing radio. it also clocks in at £150! however it is the best. the second option (the one i have) is the Alan 456r which is small, powerfull and usefully takes AA bats (3 of) you can get headets, earpieces, handsets and whatnot from maplins to go with it. the alan clocks in at £50 new. we use this over sites of about 200 acres or so, urban, woodland whatever they're pretty good! also both of these radio's have a "vox" option which means you won't have to press any buttons to talk to your m8 you simply talk and it picks it up. all from maplins to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys. Want to keep the cost reasonable as I need 3 so thats 2 packs with 1 extra. Going Costco tomorrow so will look at these. Anyone use VOX on these WT's? I read you just talk when ready and you don't need to press the talk button...! Sorry to sound thick but know absolutely nothing about these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 ive got the gear for programming motorola gp300s if anyone wants any programming im in the north east so if anyone needs these kind programming give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubby Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Do you guys use walkie talkie's? If so, which do you recommend and is it possible to get one with say bluetooth headsets? I'm looking at buying a set of 3 or 4 between me and 2 shooting buddies. Hello, For your question,I just want to say I have a set walkie talkie.I really happy to recommend it to you!!as it good quality and cheapest price.I bought it from a china supplyer through a on-line shop.following are the picture of mine.I don't know how to discripe it concretly.may you can try it in this website www.onvon.com http://www.onvon.com/images/FT-003-1.jpg(just click it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Just to let you guys know..... In the end I bought a pair of Cobra MT800 Walkie Talkies for a reasonable price of £45 delivered. They came with an ear piece but I ordered a throat mic from that auction site. The throat mic (under £10 delivered) is from Hong Kong but works very well. When there is a strong wind, using either the WT on it's own or with a normal mic, the other person hears the wind firstly and your voice in the background; Using the throat mic though your voice is more prominent than the wind. The other advantage is that you can wear the mic even under a balaclava and it is not affected. Coming off the mic there is a short curly cord with an ear piece. Lastly there is a remote button you can velcro anywhere to activate the mic, so you never need to touch the walkie talkie. There is the VOX option but this reduces the battery life so I don't use this. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Throat-Vibration-Mic...1QQcmdZViewItem If anyone decides to try one of these, just remember to check the plug fit for your particular walkie talkie. Mine was the single plug and Cobra was not on the compatibility list, I bought it anyway as the plug looked the same (scientific evaluation I know :blink: ) and it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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