Katotaka Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Go for the replica Comtac mic, if you replace the microphone, your Sordins will be virtually worthless if you ever want to sell them. Comparing the recent closing prices of MSAs on evil-bay to the cost when I got mine, they're literally worthless now Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 No use making it worse for no apparent reason though, is there? Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 So I'm currently running my Saber to a handmic, which I can keep down fairly low, but I'd like some sort of headphones to keep it quieter. My PASGT precludes the use of things like sordins/comtacs as they simply don't fit, and I've run earbuds before, but don't like the loss of situational hearing. I'm thinking of putting some helmet speakers in, such as those used in motorcycle helmets. Has anyone here tried this? Or, does anyone has experience with helmet speakers for other uses(like motorcycling) that they could share? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You want an open ear insert. It replaces the plug end that corks your ear and lets outside noise in also. Less that $10 for one that slips right onto your coil tube. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 The Chinese government tells me what I want, not you. Anyways, I haven't heard of those, they seem like they could work. I can't say I'm the biggest fan of ear buds though, as having something on my ear isn't very comfortable. Have you used those? How do they feel? Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You don't even feel it. That's the only downside, if it's knocked out you may not notice. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Alright, I have a question I'd like to throw out. So I have my Saber to PTT/mic to headset. I'm thinking out how to add music into the setup. I know I can't use a y-splitter because of the possible damage, but I'd like to hear the music, then have the signal from the radio cut in when it's active. I would even be willing to settle for hearing both at once, though the former is ideal. So what I need is like an automatic A/B switch? Or an audio mixer? I have some space, since the wires coming out of the PTT and into the headset are routed into my MAP, but I don't want something hueg like xbox. Has anyone incorporated an ipod or something similar into their comms? Link to post Share on other sites
Touchette Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 @Seraphim: I would imagine there's already some sort of switch already on the market that would perform as you want, but the tricky part might be getting adapters to work with all of the different components. That said, if you have music playing, won't you lose the situational awareness that you were worried about losing with a regular earbud in? Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X has a 3.5mm connector that can be used for MP3 players and such nonsense.Run an ape ear under it, and presto - you've got comms......that said...it's a really *fruitcage* stupid idea... Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I've tried plugging a ICOM PTT's 3.5mm pin into my phone and it worked! Music quality is ultra bad though... if you're running a dual comm I think you can do the same Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I dunno, sometimes I don't like to play too seriously But really the music has to be rather a bit louder than I'd expected, so I don't think it'll work out. And since my new team has their own special radios, it seems I'll use this same sort of set up to run dual comms instead I found this which allows you to combine up to three inputs into a single output; given the cost, I think I'll try it out Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph01 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just recently picked up a set of MSA Sordins and now need to find a PTT with Kenwood plugs for my Baofeng radio. Has anyone tried using the Toy Soldier u94 ptts with RS headsets? Link to post Share on other sites
nilz Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'd be interested in jnowing that too. Picked up a set of dual comms for a stupidly good price a while ago that I use for rs shooting, but it deserves a decent comms setup Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph01 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Well, I went ahead and bought one. I'll be the test subject and see how it works out. I got the Toy Soldier u94 for military headsets MSA/COMTAC with kenwood pins Link to post Share on other sites
Hut73 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Well, I went ahead and bought one. I'll be the test subject and see how it works out. <br />I got the Toy Soldier u94 for military headsets MSA/COMTAC with kenwood pins<br /><br />You'll probably run into the dreaded impedance issue with those. I ran a set of MSA Sordins with a Quansheng radio, and had to get a pro quality ptt to get it all to play together nicely. Sure you can get them to work by messing with them, but why screw up the resale value on them. <br />If the ptt doesn't work, try srstactical.com. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph01 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 He says the impedance issue has been fixed but if they dont work ill buy a real u94. Im not going to mess with the headset or ptt. thanks for the heads up. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph01 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Here is a little video review I made once I received the u94.It seems to be working great. No noticeable difference between the sound or loudness when using the MSA's and PTT or just the radio mic by itself. I would say that this could be a viable option for those on a budget who are saving up for a Real u94. Just need to make sure you are buying the ptt with the amplification. Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great vid! Any plans in the future on doing one of the MBITR or TRI radios and how they stand up to use on actual peltor and sordin headsets? Link to post Share on other sites
GhostWolf Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ok I have a clansman radio set up, does anyone know of a molle pouch the clansman will fit into? Link to post Share on other sites
FTZ-WildeCard Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Don't suppose anyone has experience with Baofeng hand sets? Especially the UV5R that seem to be pretty popular at the moment.Mine was fine for ages until the earlier this month when everytime I transmit it sounds like a wet fart. Tried without PTT and it's deffo the hand set. Looked through the settings and even tried turning it on and off by it still sounds like it has suffered through a particularly strong curry! They are cheap units, but I'd rather fix than replace if poss. I can try and record a video if required.Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ok I have a clansman radio set up, does anyone know of a molle pouch the clansman will fit into? What clansman set are you using? The 349? Link to post Share on other sites
GhostWolf Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 What clansman set are you using? The 349? Yes m8 a 349. Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I don't know of anything purpose built for it with MOLLE but they can sit nicely in hydration bladder pouches, or alternately you could modify the existing holster type thing they have for them by cutting off the straps and stitching MOLLE straps on the back, that way someone can easily change the frequency if needs be. Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph01 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Possibly, right now it seems to be working well with my Baofeng; but if that goes down, I would like to get a MIBTR. Thanks for the compliment.- Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Seeing a few people mention Baofeng recently, I was looking into getting a UV-5r off ebay, but looking into the legal implications. yes it can transmit on PMR freq and has a low power setting, but is programmable and has a removable antenna. According to what i've read on the subject this means you would need a foundation radio licence to transmit on it. Is anyone doing this? or is it a case of "use it no one will check" ? I'm running Binatone 950's with a throat mic at the minute, as they are cheap and got good reviews on amatuer radio forums. Up until I heard about the Baofengs I was considering an Intek 5050 for myself and keeping the 950's for my son and his friends. cheers, Jim Link to post Share on other sites
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