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Questions on Comms

Postby Geoffrey » Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:43 pm

I am looking to do reconnaissance, I am wondering what would be a good radio and mic set up? Should I get one that is waterproof?
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Matt » Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:50 pm

I've never paid attention to whether or not radios are waterproof and never had problems with them in rain. However I've never been up to my neck in water at an event.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Geoffrey » Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:58 pm

Do most teams use them?
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Matt » Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:05 pm

They are used more often at OP events than skirmishes. Definitely not a requirement, but a good thing to have, especially if you want to do recon. If your CO has no way to communicate, your recon won't be very effective.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby LiquidSnak » Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:45 pm

Lots of radios are water resistant, which I definitely recommend if you are planning on playing in very wet weather. Midland radios are very good, and are fairly inexpensive on amazon.com.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Jester316 » Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:05 pm

Comms are the most volitile thing in airsoft. Very rarely have I been to a game where comms work all day. Either someone gets pissed off at the idiot hot miking and calling for help by "that one tree with the green leaves".
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Jewish Ninja » Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:13 am

Comms are important, but pretty low on the gear totem pole. Before investing in a radio, make sure you have spare: eye pro ( easy stuff to lose and the most important part if your kit), batteries and mags.

After that's done, I'd look into a midland set. You can get a pack of 2 with a recharging station for about $60 on ebay last I looked. They work great for airsoft and you can't beat the price.

Also, if you're running a plate carrier, or some other setup, be sure to keep your radio accessible. Having it on your back is a bad idea as you always need someone to adjust the volume/change the channel for you.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby McNair » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:34 am

Jewish Ninja wrote:Also, if you're running a plate carrier, or some other setup, be sure to keep your radio accessible. Having it on your back is a bad idea as you always need someone to adjust the volume/change the channel for you.


This is good advice. I made the mistake of putting mine on the back of my PC to keep it out of the way and what not. However, not being able to easily change the channel, volume, etc without taking my PC off or having someone else do it was quite a phony pony.
You WILL have to adjust the volume/change the channel during the game.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby pulsipher » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:39 am

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Jewish Ninja wrote:Also, if you're running a plate carrier, or some other setup, be sure to keep your radio accessible. Having it on your back is a bad idea as you always need someone to adjust the volume/change the channel for you.


This is good advice. I made the mistake of putting mine on the back of my PC to keep it out of the way and what not. However, not being able to easily change the channel, volume, etc without taking my PC off or having someone else do it was quite a phony pony.
You WILL have to adjust the volume/change the channel during the game.


You could also have a team mate adjust it for you
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby McNair » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:41 am

It's not always an option to have someone adjust the radio for you.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Geoffrey » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:29 am

Throat mic or regular headset?
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby McNair » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:44 am

Either/or.

For a throat mic, though, you need a nice one or it just sounds like shit.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby pulsipher » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:47 am

McNair wrote:Either/or.

For a throat mic, though, you need a nice one or it just sounds like shit.



throat mics are garbage. get a headset
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Matt » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:20 am

The best cheap earbud headset I have had is this guy. It outlasted most other earbuds I have owned, and stays comfortable in my ear.
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Re: Questions on Comms

Postby Jewish Ninja » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:47 am

A $12 hand mic worked just fine for me. I haven't been too impressed with the build quality of the clone headsets to suggest one.
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