Radio Question

[THE JEW (RaVeN)]

Well, counter-intelligence is part of the fun of radios

[Quango]

Shell Shocker, today only.

http://www.newegg.ca/Special/ShellShock ... 12072011_1

I'm in for one set, the headset will come up eventually.

[EDIT: Deal's dead...]

[[Fallen]Thumperup]

booo. I need to buy a radio with headset for spring.

[Quango]

I'll let you know if I see another one...

[[PX] Nebuchadnezzar]

booo. I need to buy a radio with headset for spring.

Bob is going to get me one of the ones we tested that day. I'm sure he'd get you one if you asked.

[[Fallen]Thumperup]

Bob if you read this pick me up one with headset ... Pretty Please.

[[PX]Kal Bob]

Will Do

[[Fallen]Thumperup]

did this happen ???

[[Fallen]Thumperup]

Bob ??? Did this happen ???

[Quango]

This deal will probably last a little longer than the last one I posted -- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6872008126

[[PX] Nebuchadnezzar]

I've heard great things about the FM spectrum vs FRS/GSRM and this model specifically:

http://dx.com/p/px-777-5w-10km-400-470m ... v-ac-15295

Prices are comparable to FRS, but the channels are cleaner with a longer range.

Thoughts?

[THE JEW (RaVeN)]

While it may be better from a technical stand-point, I don't see myself making the transition for a few reasons:

-we have enough trouble getting people to use the radios we have
-I find the extra range a moot point. We had enough range at a large scenario at Canadian Carnage so that's enough for me. Maybe if we plan on going to ION or LL6, but until then I think it's "good enough."
-those are more money. Cheaper means that when it get hits with paint I won't feel as bad shelling out for a new one.
-they're usually bigger and bulkier
-due to the increased size, I think they'd be more likely to break

I, personally, don't see myself using one. This is not an attempt to discourage use, though. However, I think our limited efforts would be best spent better implementing the radios we have ala Homey B's motorcycle helmet implementation.

[[PX]Kal Bob]

Same radio's as DX for 5 dollars more.
http://www.amazon.com/PX-777-400-470Mhz ... nactsho-20

Free Shipping if you are Prime.
So if you want it in 2 day and you are willing to pay 5 dollars lol.

[THE JEW (RaVeN)]

Question: have we investigated the good ol' Citizen's Band (CB) option? Years of old equipment out there plus some pretty fancy options if you want it.

[THE JEW (RaVeN)]

Or, if we're all going to completely re-vamp, why not D-STAR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-STAR

TCIP-based, simultaneous talk/receive, repeaters (wifi and across the internet), the ability to send files..........Homey B's pants are tight just at that

For long range stuff, I actually prefer analogue (ie. can still pick up signal with additional static), but our use will be short range (ie. under a mile) so I don't see that being an issue.

EDIT:

Something like this or this is a proper radio/scenario planning tool.