KWP Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 This is a fully functional replica of the Marconi PRR (Personal Role Radio) Radio. It comes preset with 16 channels within the 440MHz range, but can be reprogrammed. The Radio is powerd by 2x AA batteries and the wireless PTT by 1x flat CR2032 battery. Package includes the actual Radio (with single PTT, antenna, dial buttons, battery compartment), Wireless Remote PTT, Pouch, Manual, Bowman headset with headband. Price: US$114 Photo 1/3: Photo 2/3: The PRR as used by US and UK Forces: Photo 3/4: (Photo Courtesy US Marine Corps, released) Photo 4/4: (Photo Courtesy Royal Marines, released) Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh wow, that's awesome, one more thing to put on my list to buy! Programmable as well, so much awesomeness! Link to post Share on other sites
KWP Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh wow, that's awesome, one more thing to put on my list to buy! Programmable as well, so much awesomeness! Well, if you know how to. I think it needs special software. For us here in HK it's not a problem. There are shops who provide such services. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Nice! Any more info about the radio's wattage and actual frequency range of the radio? Link to post Share on other sites
rolling-thunder Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Or where to buy them first? Link to post Share on other sites
-Angel- Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 It can be filled with cement for all I care. It looks like a marconi and will sit on the front of my osprey looking pretty, winner. Link to post Share on other sites
chas Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Its so cool that it comes with a headset, PTT and even a pouch! And the headset is in desert Marpat, so cute! Link to post Share on other sites
galactica Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 here's hoping they've thought carefully about the wireless PTT individual keys, or there's going to be some really confusing radio goings-on! That antenna is also a little short for 440mhz. Caveat emptor, your range may be compromised! Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Looks nice, I'd like to test one... Link to post Share on other sites
Svack Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 ooh! any idea if the parts are compatible with the actual PRRs? Link to post Share on other sites
SantaSCSI Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Fill it with dog poo and it will still be on my vest! Any techspecs and sale info? Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 KWP I'm sure you could help us and get some of them programmed for PMR 446 frequencies, should we buy some. *begs* Link to post Share on other sites
bbstriker Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 here's hoping they've thought carefully about the wireless PTT individual keys, or there's going to be some really confusing radio goings-on! That antenna is also a little short for 440mhz. Caveat emptor, your range may be compromised! These are team radios. How far apart is your team going to be?? If you want range you carry a Squad radio pumping out a few watts. The MBITTR replica is out shortly at around 4 watts. Combined with the PRR you can have a replicated radio environment similar to squad level comms. So who is selling these???? I've got $114 waiting. Link to post Share on other sites
KWP Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The first batch is expected to arrive in Hong Kong on coming Tuesday. Quantity and which colours etc. I will have to check with the person who imports them from Mainland China. As for the brand I guess we can assume it will be ACM (All China Made, No-name) as it's with all trades and stuff and they certainly don't pay for licenses. Range shouldn't be a concern, even the real PRR is made only for short distance communication within your squad (the real PRR working at 2.4GHz has a range of only 500 meters). Any cheapo Motorola Talkabout Walkie Talkie has a range of 2-5 kilometers. I could ask my contact what he got, if you guys tell me which colours you want. Afaik, it's two sets available: 1) OD radio, ACU pouch, OD headset, OD R/C 2) Tan radio, desert digi pattern pouch, tan headset, tan R/C KWP I'm sure you could help us and get some of them programmed for PMR 446 frequencies, should we buy some. *begs* I will have to change the frequencies on mine too, as here in HK only the 409 band is allowed for us civis. I was told it may cost me about US$38, probably less. Link to post Share on other sites
bbstriker Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The first batch is expected to arrive in Hong Kong on coming Tuesday. Quantity and which colours etc. I will have to check with the person who imports them from Mainland China. As for the brand I guess we can assume it will be ACM (All China Made, No-name) as it's with all trades and stuff and they certainly don't pay for licenses. Range shouldn't be a concern, even the real PRR is made only for short distance communication within your squad (the real PRR working at 2.4GHz has a range of only 500 meters). Any cheapo Motorola Talkabout Walkie Talkie has a range of 2-5 kilometers. I could ask my contact what he got, if you guys tell me which colours you want. Afaik, it's two sets available: 1) OD radio, ACU pouch, OD headset, OD R/C 2) Tan radio, desert digi pattern pouch, tan headset, tan R/C I will have to change the frequencies on mine too, as here in HK only the 409 band is allowed for us civis. I was told it may cost me about US$38, probably less. Hi. I'm after the OD model. Please PM when in position to organise a sale. Link to post Share on other sites
Operator12 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with? Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with? The one that comes with the set? Link to post Share on other sites
Operator12 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 The one that comes with the set? Well obviously, I ment other teammates with different radios. Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 They're programmable, so I guess with any radio. Provided that it will be able to be programmed in the same frequencies as your teammates radios. Link to post Share on other sites
bbstriker Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with? These radios will work with any other radios on the same frequency range. If they are on the 440Mhz+ range, then they will very likely be able to be programmed to UK 8 PMR frequencies around 446mhz and therefore work with any standard UK PMR radio. However, since they are programmable, they will also work with any other radio and can be similarly programmed. Link to post Share on other sites
Operator12 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thats awesome! Time to go do my homework on radio programming! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
piesoft Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Off topic i know But, do the USMC still use PRR's? Link to post Share on other sites
galactica Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I wouldn't get too excited about them being programmable - there's not a standard interface, so it's going to be specific to the gubbins in this radio, whatever that may be. That they don't seem to come with software or a prog cable means it's going to be a bit more difficult than, say, a Puxing or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites
Lupus Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 True. Some Puxing radios even when it is sad that are programmable are not. We had problem with one from 3 ordered in the same time from same seller. One inside is looking ok, but not reacting when plugged. Other two of them are just working ok. This is probably going to be not so popular radio so I wouldn't count for any programming tutorial, radio-tech forum ideas or so. Well, will see... Link to post Share on other sites
Operator12 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Even if this one isn't programmable, could you easily program other radios to the frequency this one operates? Link to post Share on other sites
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