I need a radio

[Burger]

I'm new to airsoft and need a radio, ptt and head set/mic. Does anyone have any suggestions
At the field I play at they use GMRS channels and there's pretty thick woods/bush.

[Trayne wr3ck]

I suspect the common answer on ASC will be a puxing px888. Dualband, programmable and readily available. As far as headset/ptt goes that's a little bit more subjective but make sure to stick with Kenwood plugs (for to use with teh puxing). Availability of ptt and headsets is a little hit and miss though especially early in the season.

[Burger]

I've heard a ton of people talk about the puxing 888 do you need a radio liscence to use it and where's a good place to buy one from?

[BennyBoy]

http://www.northtrailsports.com/TWO-...c94/index.html
out of stock though :\

Edit: He has a special order section

[Burger]

Do you need a licence though?

[mrdzicc]

No you do not need a radio/transmitting license to obtain/own/use the Puxing888. Just buy it, program it, and get the headset and put, and your set

[Burger]

But isn't the puxing 888 at a higher output than you are allowed to use on GMRS channels?

[coach]

Technically yes, you would need a license.

But, if you operate it only on FRS and GMRS frequencies and keep it on low power, there is no major issues with owning and operating the puxing.

[Burger]

Just for arguments sake: How would any authorities know what power output you are operating at?

[Cobrajr122]

Either with diagnostic equipment or checking your setting.

FYI, a member of the regulation authority for this stuff plays airsoft with us and uses the high power radios too. Its not a big deal. 4W wont go very far.

As log as you keep it on the proper frequencies there are no issues.

If you need it quickly and cant wait for a restock in country, http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=110128

I know a lot of guys who have ordered through them, service is great.

Pickup a spare battery for the radio too if you ever plan on playing 24hr games.

[Burger]

I'd seen 409shop I just didn't know how reliable it is how many times have you bought from it?

[Deadpool]

BTW, If you don't need the dual band. The px-777 does the same great job.

[coach]

Worry less about how they monitor power output. Be more concerned about using the wrong frequencies.

[Burger]

I'd only be using GMRS frequencies and I'm also looking at this radio:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Two...-/181120682408

[Deadpool]

If you want easier help on this forum, I'd go with either puxing or wuxoun. Those are the brands mostly found around here and known to be reliable.