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

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...]

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

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

[Fallen]Thumperup wrote: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.

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

Will Do

did this happen ???

Bob ??? Did this happen ???

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.