Start with one of
these:
Add
this:
which accepts
this:
That’s a basic idea if you want a versatile set up – you can wear muffs over the earbud but the mic does not deaden sound . I tried a set up like that at a NASCAR race – it wasn’t the best set up.
For NASCAR I’d want something like
this:
There are other versions that requite an adapter for the specific radio but the headset can be used on more than one radio provided you have the correct adapter
For security/surveillance
work:
I’ve used this set up on a gig and it helps a lot with the weight of the big microphone. It also keeps the traffic as private as possible, when you speak though, folks around you will hear you…
With headsets/ear pieces there’s a lot of variation on theme – the throat mic MI set up, etc. Some of it becomes very specific and I’m just trying to give you an idea to the basics.
Snacks has a nice set up that is set up for high noise environments with external PTT button and noise cancelling muffs/mic, perfect for artillery, range, aircraft carrier decks and Chuck E Cheese mascots.
I see a lot of radios that are obvious re-case jobs and they want top dollar for them. Most radios with yellow/red/blue/camo cases have been re-cased. I’ve seen very few orange and yellow cases from the factory but they are out there. I’d rather buy the radio and cases myself but I already have the tools to get the job done. Also, if 10 guys bought 10 individual radios there’s a high chance that they will not talk to each other at all – this is why access to programming is key if you all buy something on your own.
I once had access to HT1000’s and I’d need a solution to engraving if I were to find more. In the meantime I’ll get a programming cable and maybe I can pull the code plug off your radio Snacks, next time we meet up.
The B-fangs can be programmed to FRS/GMRS and to listen only to other HAM bands so license isn’t an issue – I’d rather use a M’rola TalkAbout and as soon as you get a HAM license, options open up greatly for radios. There are plenty of accessories similar to those listed above too.
Skippy - feel free to do your own thing with programming. The software is less than intuitive, get ready for a big learning curve.