Wrench Bender Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 First disclaimer. I have asked permission from the mods to add this thread and it was approved. Second disclaimer. I am in no way an expert in radios. I am simply in awe of them and have had the chance to handle a couple of different comm systems in a recreational role. First up is my MSA Sordin Ranger dual comm system. With two downleads pinned for the Icom F3/4 series of radios. Next is MSA's MICH dual comm system based on Sordins. The best I can gather this is the system that was originaly made for the MICH helmet. It uses an impedance matching box that allows you to plug just about any radio/interphone system into it and use one heaset, such as aviation comms as well as AFV's. I curently have cables for use with the Icom and the mbitr. I fellow owner of this system is working on cables for the Saber series of radios. One bonus feature on this system is the choice of headsets. You can use the high-noise headset, Sordins, or the low-noise headset. With boom mic or with bone mic. I have the bonemic version and while a bit uncomfortable that pay off is no background noise while transmiting. You can't even hear my out of shape heavy breathing while I am using the bonemic. Low-noise headset installed. Speakers are on both side of the helmet and teh bonemic is in the crown. Telex Stinger headset. Simple construction, speaker clips onto the rim of the helmet and the mic attach with a velcro loop around the chin strap. I have only seen these pinned for Icom radios. Complete system when not installed. The PTT is at the top of the pic. Group picture of my collection of radios and comm systems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Figured I'd share some of mine. TCI RACAL Cobra (basically an ISR with a non-lame ISR PTT): TCI Liberator IIs: All rigged up to an ICOM F4GS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I'm liking this thread a lot!..here's what i've got from what i can find right now. Motorola MTX series Radio: crappy camera phone Just the beginning Not pictured: System Saber III Radios and Peltor TCI Comtac I with Mic and Single Downlead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Latest addition to my collection.... Racal Acuostics Urban headset. And a snazzy new GW battle mat for my other addiction. Edited October 11, 2008 by Wrench Bender Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco5150 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 MSA Ranger Dual Comm Headset Coiled PTT x1 Straight PTT x2 Not much, but I love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 My TCI Liberator (comatc) headset that soon i must unfortunately put up for sale, but might as well memorialize it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Seems that through the forum issues my post was deleted... My current comms setup Thales TS MBITR + Swimmer with some modifications giving me a working on and off switch and volume control on the TS radio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoppum Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Something a bit different, Soviet R-126 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Question to the OP... I got a ICOM F4s used.... I have this annoying problem with it... Alot of times in game, the stock fo the gun or a branch or something would bump into the pouch, and thereby the radio, and the channel changes, which screws me over when I don't notice and scream futilely into it for reinforcing and nothing comes You know of any way to prevent this? Sorry for the slight off topicness.... Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azulsky Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 There is a Communications Discussion thread in the Gear section. Have a nice day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Question to the OP... I got a ICOM F4s used.... I have this annoying problem with it... Alot of times in game, the stock fo the gun or a branch or something would bump into the pouch, and thereby the radio, and the channel changes, which screws me over when I don't notice and scream futilely into it for reinforcing and nothing comes You know of any way to prevent this? Sorry for the slight off topicness.... Thanks guys! You asked this question in the other thread as well. Did my answer not work on your radio? If your radio was programmed properly the lock feature should still be usable. The button with the - under the channel buttons. Simply press and hold it a second or two and you will see a little key come on the LCD. This works on the civi F4's I have as well as the GI F3's Something a bit different, Soviet R-126 Does it work or is it simply a decorative peice. Either way nice unit you got there. I have a buddy who is into WW2 Pacific theater stuff pretty hardcore and has a few different comm items that Marines used. I'll take some pics next tchance I get and post them up as well. Edited October 25, 2008 by Wrench Bender Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoppum Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Does it work or is it simply a decorative peice. Either way nice unit you got there. I have a buddy who is into WW2 Pacific theater stuff pretty hardcore and has a few different comm items that Marines used. I'll take some pics next tchance I get and post them up as well. Don't actually know at the moment as I currently don't have a compatible battery for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hmmm... when I press the button I hear a staticy noise, and there is a little speakerish symbol that appears on the LCD..... Also, when I hold down the button the lcd says busy in the lower right hand corner.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Here's a recent bulk purchase that myself and some friends went in on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benson Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Here's a recent bulk purchase that myself and some friends went in on. Are those F3's or F4's? I've got an F3S, rock-solid radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Most of those are F4's I have three F3 as well. But they rarely ever see use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco5150 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ever considering slinging one of 'em? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ever considering slinging one of 'em? That depends completely on what you are looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
binarypunisher Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Slinging? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench Bender Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yah, drug dealers "sling" crack.... I guess I can "sling" gear for a different addiction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mightymints Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Gear excites me more than drugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
binarypunisher Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ah, so slinging = selling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbtb110 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) http://www.urbandictionary.com Edited December 16, 2008 by vbtb110 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JStraz4991 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just picked up this little thing at the post office Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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