Ok before everyone starts posting on this thread.... its about what type of working headset should i get to build into my Spat helmet as i want to fix it up to a Walkie talkie for Cons'

Its not about what Mic did they use for the Helmets in the movie..

so im on the look out for a headset and Radio , anyone got any suggestions which is the best to get?

once i fit it into the helmet i will if possible make it look more SA...

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I bought a Cobra MicroTalk MT-800 walkie talkie, mostly because DATA has one and I saw it at the July LF&CC.

I suppose the more of us that get the same one then the better we can stay in touch with each other at events.

Harry

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For UK cons, you want a PMR 446 radio, of any make / model. Some are better than others...

In the states, you'd need an FRS set, operates on different frequencies to the UK kit.

Don't use a PMR set in the states or an FRS set over here. Apart from being illegal it's more likely to interfere with stuff you don't want it to due to varying spectrum allocations in each country.

If your looking for a radio, there are a few features I would consider essential.

- A radio w/ sub-channels.
This way when everyone else at a convention is using channel 2,
the group you want to talk to can switch to channel 2.4 and avoid all the cross chatter.

- A "push to talk" button.
A radio that automatically turns on, when you start to speak, is cool and seems to be "futuristic", but will only result in the rest of the group listening to
your breathing over the airwaves as it will usualy turn on, just by breathing heavy into the mic.

- Look for a radio with the farthest range.
A couple miles minimum. I believe there are some fairly recent models that go up to 25 miles.

Not too fun when a weak powered radio gives you noting but static, simply because you walked to the other side of the convention floor.


* I have a Motorola "Talkabout 250".
Has all the above, with a small price tag.
(7 mile range, I believe)

It will soon serve double duty.
For the Stormtrooper armor, I place it in an arm band and run the
mic, under the armor, to the helmet.
For the Marine, it will slip right into the rear pouch, on the helmet lobster plate.

Yes Harry Mr Sixty is right as I did buy some FRS radios and then on the internet work out between the 446 of the UK and FRS of the USA.

But I have got a set of the FRS that has a 18 miles range, they are cobras Li-4900-2WX VP with li-ion batterys that make then very small and light with 22 channels.

I will be bringing these to D*con to use.

I need to charge them in the hotel as the charger plug is USA.

Cheer's Steve

im more interested in radios i can use in this country (U.K.) the problem with the headset is i want to go into a shop to have a good look.. as i can find lots on the 'Net , got to find a shop that has a wide range of these... Maplins near me only sell about 3 headsets...

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Pfc Glenn Allen ,
1st Batt. 69th Regiment,
Homers Hero's..
Drops so Far.... 29 and counting

One thing to keep mind on in the US. The radios that are marked as FRS and say the range over 5 miles are usually FRS/GMRS the trick is the GMRS ranges need a Federal Lic to use. Also the ranges are hardly anything over 5 to 6 miles unless your in "ideal conditions" and even according to most manufacturers fine print hardly exsist on this planet.

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

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Kinda' on topic...

The group here may want to decide on a designated channel to use.

This way, you can leave the radio on and know that any chatter that comes through is strictly USCM chatter.

In the Legion we use 5.01, as a group channel.
The garrisons usually have individual channels as well.

I can't remember if this was disscussed in years past, or if a number was decided upon, but 4.26 seems like it would be a good choice.

Thank you 101Radioman for the heads ups.

Yes the one I got is a GMRS/FRS radio.

It got 2,662 sub channels with the 121 privacy codes (38 CTCESS / 93 DCS are combined with the 22 channels.

Plus full coverage of all government operated NOAA broadcasts.

"Maximum range may vary and is based on line of sight, operation without obstructions and under ideal conditions."

Cheer's Steve

I recommend getting an older talkie with the two prong

headset connector, If you plan to modify it in any way.


The new single pin types are nearly impossible to mod with

the wafer thin cloth-like wires.


I roll with a talkabout 250.

So what happens if I get a radio with both FRS and GMRS but just using it for the FRS. Do I have to pay 75.00 for the FCC license? If I have to spend and additional 75.00 then there is no use to get one with GMRS unless I will need it. Would I?

Thanks!

Greg

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The manual for the FRS/GMRS radios will tell you which channels are FRS. As long as you just use the FRS channels you do not need the FCC blessing.

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

A03/TQ1.0.92141E1

After Talking to Steve and Rich about what radios to get, i have brought Cobra MicroTalk MT-800 , will sort out a headset once these have turned up.. so hopefuly i will have everything wired up for the Porstmouth drop in september..

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Pfc Glenn Allen ,
1st Batt. 69th Regiment,
Homers Hero's..
Drops so Far.... 29 and counting