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If you're going to be using your comms frequently, you'll want to invest in a quality PTT and headset. I have several z-tac models, and they're unreliable, and sometimes grainy.
eg I loaned a z-tac PTT and swimmer headset to my buddy at a game this weekend, and when he would push the PTT, it would activate his radio, but most of the time nothing transmitted through his mic.
You may also want to put some thought into the headset before you drop a lot on it, as well. I run real sordins and a real PTT, and I never worry that I'm not transmitting, or that I might miss something over comms. With that said, they get very hot and sweaty. They block out sound and all that you can hear is from the integrated microphone. This makes it difficult to hear someone talking if you're not facing them, and it makes it harder to gauge your own voice levels and clearness in person (think of it like talking with ear plugs in).
They've got a definite cool factor, and if you're shooting real steel, then it's great to have. But for airsoft, you should certainly consider a headset that is open, that lets your ear breath, won't put pressure on your head, and lets you have some natural hearing. You should also consider investing decent money into your headset and PTT (it's not like real gear is a whole order of magnitude more costly or anything). Theoretically, your comms gear isn't just there to look pretty, and just like your sidearm, it should work every single time you need to use it. It's just one more aspect of airsoft where "you buy cheap, you buy twice, and have a frustrating time along the way".
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