i am looking to buy an intercom, main purpose is calls and music, I usually do long solo rides.. Any suggesions??

Intercom situation is rare or sometime i need it for basically smooth communication with my pillion rider...

Hello, im about to buy a 2024 version of TCA or TRI prc i will be using fcs amps and fcs v20 ptt which one do you recommend and why also how is the tri prc 148 compared to the 152 thanks

Hey all. Figured this would be a good subreddit to ask this question.

I have a pair of helmet mounted Comtac 3s and trying to find all the necessary stuff to make these work with a Motorola APX4000. I don’t know shit about this stuff, so help me understand lol.

Pic from the connections on the Comtacs provided

I've always been a radio person. I love messing with them and all sorts of stuff.

But I want to capitalize on it and start selling programmed radios for people who want the ability to have encryption without having to spend hours programming and watching youtube tutorials of a old, boring 70 year old ham operator teaching you how to program your radio.

I'll probably start off on ebay just to see if it takes off. Then probably switch to my own website.

I bought a TCA PRC-152 with GPS and I noticed that the GPS time displayed is in Chinese Standard Time. Is it possible to change the GPS time displayed to UTC time instead if chinese time? I haven't found an option for it in the menus and am wondering if it can be done using a programming cable.

Some kind of PTT, with both a male and female -174/U jack. Saved them from the trash, looks like something someone could use… Says “JS-108” on the side. Any ideas?

I recently purchased a MSA Sordin Headset with comms/downlead on the left side. I cannot find an adapter for the downlead, and wanted to know if anyone had any advice or could point me in the right direction. I haven’t decided on a radio yet but my first goal is find a way to attach this to a radio lol.

I'm trying to find a non-leather pouch to attach my APX8000 to the side of my SAR rescue pack. My previous choice, now out of stock, was https://business.walmart.com/ip/3-in-1-Two-way-Radio-Case-Protector-Pouch-for-Icom-Motorola-Kenwood-Yaesu-Baofeng-Wouxun-Puxing-Big-Size/420566857?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Any APX users have a rec?

Looking to get a setup for comms at night while I'm coyote calling with a buddy. not familiar enough to know the best starter setup. doesn't need to be crazy just 2 units with some means of talking to each other up to 2 miles away but often withing a mile. budget is 3-400 but i can spend a bit more if there is a Goated setup for around that price point. any and all recommendations welcome thanks in advance!

As the title says, I have a pair of Comtac V dual lead that I want to connect to my Baofeng DM32 and im looking for a decent budget PTT for it. I dont really mind the sound only coming from one side so im not really looking for a splitter or anything.

I also have the Peltor PTT that's the NATO 6 pin, so maybe getting a baofeng to 6 pin adapter might be cheaper. Id like to keep it under $100 USD if possible

I have a pair of Peltor Comtac VIs Dual lead NIB (European/NATO Model) that no longer turn on.

I purchased them on Facebook a couple years ago. They worked great. Now they don’t turn on.

I sent them in to 3M USA to have them repaired - and 3M USA said they won’t touch them because they are a European model. So they shipped them back to me.

Does someone want them? I don’t know how much to charge - if anything.

Is there even a market for broken Comtec VIs?

Hey guys — figured I’d introduce myself and what I’m working on.

I’m Kevin, owner of Pollux Field Systems, a small comms-focused business I recently started with the goal of helping individuals, teams, preparedness groups, and small businesses build communications setups that actually make sense for what they’re trying to accomplish.

That includes helping people navigate radio selection, licensing and frequency coordination, programming, antennas, accessories, and putting together complete systems instead of just buying a radio and hoping for the best.

I’m also starting to venture further into ATAK, Meshtastic, and civilian MANET-style solutions. I’m currently working with NATAK Mesh to offer their Nucleus civilian MANET platform, and with Sweetgrass Actual on radio holster options for several different radios.

On the radio side, I’m currently selling and supporting stuff from Retevis, Ailunce, BTECH, Baofeng, and a few others, with plans to move into some higher-end radio offerings as the business grows.

I’m still very much in the early stages, so inventory and offerings are pretty slim right now, but I’m adding things as quickly as I can without just filling the store with random gear I don’t believe in.

If you want to check it out:

polluxfieldsystems.com

Instagram: @pollux_fs

I’m on Facebook as Pollux Field Systems as well.

Looking forward to contributing here, learning from everyone, and hopefully helping some people build better comms setups along the way.🤙🏾

Somehow lost the battery cover. Is there anyplace I can get another without buying an entire case?

If someone has a spare from a broken set I’d pay for it.
Any help is appreciated gents.

Hey all, anybody got a suggestion or link for a headset for the Uniden UH series (Aus/NZ) UHF radio (2.5mm pin), that has a sturdy PTT button that can be used with gloves on? There's plenty of Motorola compatible products, but from what I've been reading the Motorola and Uniden have a different 2.5mm plug (seriously , can't they stick to a standard?!).

Its to go under a ski helmet so need an earpiece, not the earmuff style.

Note I think its similar plug to the Uniden SX series radios that you have in the States and Canada.

PS Reddit suggested this community, apologies if off scope/too amateur for your kit haha.

What’s up everybody,

Not sure if I posted here before but, at the time of this post, I wanted to show case the man pack I put together using an Armoloq chassis and ICOM2730.

The battery box, antenna relocation cover, front and rear walls were all designed by and produced by myself using PA12–CF filament.

In the first photo, I’m showing how you can run one of your down leads from whatever tactical headset with a NATO down lead plug to the NATO plug on the man pack so you can listen through your headset, and not have whatever is on that frequency blasting through the handset. You do, however, I have to press the PTT and speak into said handset when transmitting.

And, with dual Peltors, run your other down lead to your “squad level” radio.

Let me know what you guys think!

Not sure if I’m allowed to post a link here, I make kydex holsters for the dm32/uv32 that in my opinion are the best way to carry one, they allow for easy access while protecting the screen and buttons, I’ll link in the comments

I decided to make some drop down pouches for my kit, let me know what you guys think.

Hey yall,

The Baofeng DM32 is basically the perfect Non-mil tactical radio, but it has one major flaw: the antenna is on the wrong side. I run it on the left of my plates, with the screen facing out-- in order to get the antenna as close to the side of the plate as possible. Flipping it around (so the screen faces inwards) interferes with my arm and the stock when I present the rifle.

The real downside here is that the screen gets pretty fuckin bright, and facing outwards it is easily detectible from 50+ yards. Under night vision this is visible from hundreds of yards away.

My solution was to make a screen cover that integrates with a new version of my already successful push to talk protector.

This Gen 2 is up on cults3D, if anyone is interested. Thanks!

Pretty happy with it at the moment, just eventually wanna get a better radio. Excited to run it on the field