Radios!

m102404 · June 26th, 2012, 12:50

The difference between the consumer motorola/rhino/cobra/kenwood radios and the Pux/Wux-ing (they're all pretty much the same) radios is night and day.

Even on low power you can send/receive transmissions in forests/buildings so much better. In situations where they're low power isn't enough...you've long since lost the other "talk-a-bout" radios.

Power/batt life is much better suited to longer/full days. Robust accessory options are plentiful.

The Puxing 888 has the ability to monitor two channels...and you can flip between the channels to talk. That's really handy to monitor game control and team comms...and or large team and squad comms.

If you're playing at flagraiders, sgt splatters, or any of the smaller places...consumer radios are just fine. But once you get to larger fields or places dense with vegetation and hills you'll quickly find dead areas.

Most games I need to be in reliable comms...that may not be the case with others. I can't stand f*cking around with broken messages...my comms on the radio are bad enough as they are.

coach · June 26th, 2012, 13:40

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Originally Posted by M.Garcia

Now based on all these radios you guys have posted here is it really necessary to get them?

(excuse the jumble of thoughts I'm posting, phone keeps ringing here at work

)

Power/range, reliability, functions/features, programmability, accessories like range extending antenna's etc...

I built my comms rig around the Wouxon, which I bought since it got great reviews from a buddy which were also supported by reviews on hand held forums. My rig has also flawlessly transferred over to my Puxing px-777. (extended antenna, BNC cable, SMA adapters)

The range from most blister pack FRS/GMRS sets are okay at best but when playing out in the middle of nowhere, it helps to have more. A couple Muskoka 24 games ago, everyone in my section could hear me as if I was standing next to them. I could pickup just about everyone too but it was obvious that the lower powered frs radios lacked range.

Keep in mind, although line of sight isn't 100% necessary, consumer FRS/GMRS units are rated with the absolute best conditions possible and no obstructions.

ThunderCactus · June 26th, 2012, 14:06

I've got the 2 foot whip on my wouxun, apparently people could hear me transmit clearly from anywhere at claybank lol

mmmken · June 26th, 2012, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Fuji

Definitely range. The cobra ones you posted say they go up to 30 miles...in a straight sight line maybe on a clear day with no obstructions.

You'd be lucky to get a third of that in that environment. The 30 mile range is probably only in a vacuum with no outside interference, lol.

M.Garcia · June 26th, 2012, 14:46

Well thanks for that clarification. I will definitely take a look at both the Pux & Wux and figure out which is better suited for me.

Short Round · June 26th, 2012, 19:27

I've been using that exact same cobra radio set since I started playing. Nothing wrong with them, pretty far range for a consumer radio.

Puxings are roughly the same price as the cobras though, so I would suggest those, now aslong as you know how to program the Puxing radios correctly your golden. However I know a lot of people who didn't and ending up rendering themselves radioless at games before.

ThunderCactus · June 26th, 2012, 20:25

If you want range, get an AM radio, if you wanna get through bush, get UHF

My old team used VHF to ensure nobody could possibly be on our channels, but noticed it didn't go through bush as well as UHF, and the signal was also easily blocked by triple mag pouches with metal KA mags lol
But that could have just been the fact it was a short antenna on a GP68, they're not the best setups for comms

PrIeSt · June 26th, 2012, 23:51

VHF will cut the most bush.
Because of how high it is it moves through things better. UHF less and had lesser.
As for range it goes the other way.
Quality will be better closer with higher frequency.

But be sure not to fuck with VHF and UHF in cities. A lot are used. Some by police air etc.

daishi · June 27th, 2012, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Najohn

I've been using that exact same cobra radio set since I started playing. Nothing wrong with them, pretty far range for a consumer radio.

Puxings are roughly the same price as the cobras though, so I would suggest those, now aslong as you know how to program the Puxing radios correctly your golden. However I know a lot of people who didn't and ending up rendering themselves radioless at games before.

Yah, thats the only problem I can think of. Im about to buy a Puxing 888k...but im kinda iffy since you need to program them. I have no idea what the means tbh, ive only ever used blister pack radios and you turn them on and your good to go.

Rush · June 27th, 2012, 09:59

Software method http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...ght=Puxing+888
Manual method http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread....ramming+puxing

Literally took me 5 minutes to manually enter all 10+ frequencies for Claybank on my Puxing

slink182 · June 27th, 2012, 10:22

If you can read a manual, read your keyboard, and understand instructions, you can program the pux.

Having said that, the manual is in Ingrish, so you may need to reread the instructions several time to actually understand how to program it. It wasn't that bad, but was a little vague in a few areas.

Once programmed, you're done, unless you want to program a few specialty freqs on the higher channels.

Grudge · June 27th, 2012, 11:11

We created profiles for the three different styles of radios our team uses. So now when someone on our team gets a radio or changes radios, we just hook it up to a computer use the profile for that model and in 5 seconds everything is set.

Taxt · June 27th, 2012, 13:50

I have this radio.
BaoFeng Dual band UV-5R VHF/UHF
I programmed it manually with buttons in 5 minutes. It comes with the headset. It has insane battery life. It has range. It is cheap.

In my opinion it totally satisfies all our radio needs. As do Puxing family radios.

ThunderCactus · June 27th, 2012, 14:07

Doesn't matter what band you're using, it's hard for any radio waves to penetrate a hill with iron ore deposits in it lol
I know lots of taxi and drive thru services use VHF and UHF, but I thought police were on SHF?

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June 26th, 2012, 19:27	#36
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	I've been using that exact same cobra radio set since I started playing. Nothing wrong with them, pretty far range for a consumer radio. Puxings are roughly the same price as the cobras though, so I would suggest those, now aslong as you know how to program the Puxing radios correctly your golden. However I know a lot of people who didn't and ending up rendering themselves radioless at games before. __________________

June 26th, 2012, 23:51	#38
PrIeSt takagari Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anola(ish) MB	VHF will cut the most bush. Because of how high it is it moves through things better. UHF less and had lesser. As for range it goes the other way. Quality will be better closer with higher frequency. But be sure not to fuck with VHF and UHF in cities. A lot are used. Some by police air etc. __________________ Eddie Creek, MB Airsoft Field, Valken Dealer, Local Age Verification [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]

June 27th, 2012, 09:59	#40
Rush formerly Medix Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Medicine Hat	Software method http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...ght=Puxing+888 Manual method http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread....ramming+puxing Literally took me 5 minutes to manually enter all 10+ frequencies for Claybank on my Puxing __________________ My only worry about death is that my fiancé will sell my gear for what I SAID I paid for it..... Last edited by Rush; June 27th, 2012 at 10:05..

June 26th, 2012, 12:50	#31
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	The difference between the consumer motorola/rhino/cobra/kenwood radios and the Pux/Wux-ing (they're all pretty much the same) radios is night and day. Even on low power you can send/receive transmissions in forests/buildings so much better. In situations where they're low power isn't enough...you've long since lost the other "talk-a-bout" radios. Power/batt life is much better suited to longer/full days. Robust accessory options are plentiful. The Puxing 888 has the ability to monitor two channels...and you can flip between the channels to talk. That's really handy to monitor game control and team comms...and or large team and squad comms. If you're playing at flagraiders, sgt splatters, or any of the smaller places...consumer radios are just fine. But once you get to larger fields or places dense with vegetation and hills you'll quickly find dead areas. Most games I need to be in reliable comms...that may not be the case with others. I can't stand f*cking around with broken messages...my comms on the radio are bad enough as they are.

June 26th, 2012, 14:06	#33
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I've got the 2 foot whip on my wouxun, apparently people could hear me transmit clearly from anywhere at claybank lol

June 26th, 2012, 14:46	#35
M.Garcia M.Garcia M.Garcia M.Garcia Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, ON	Well thanks for that clarification. I will definitely take a look at both the Pux & Wux and figure out which is better suited for me.

June 26th, 2012, 20:25	#37
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	If you want range, get an AM radio, if you wanna get through bush, get UHF My old team used VHF to ensure nobody could possibly be on our channels, but noticed it didn't go through bush as well as UHF, and the signal was also easily blocked by triple mag pouches with metal KA mags lol But that could have just been the fact it was a short antenna on a GP68, they're not the best setups for comms

June 27th, 2012, 11:11	#42
Grudge multitech Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: with your girlfriend, playing with her P90.	We created profiles for the three different styles of radios our team uses. So now when someone on our team gets a radio or changes radios, we just hook it up to a computer use the profile for that model and in 5 seconds everything is set. __________________ Nothing says loving, like a head shot!

June 27th, 2012, 13:50	#43
Taxt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto	I have this radio. BaoFeng Dual band UV-5R VHF/UHF I programmed it manually with buttons in 5 minutes. It comes with the headset. It has insane battery life. It has range. It is cheap. In my opinion it totally satisfies all our radio needs. As do Puxing family radios.

June 27th, 2012, 14:07	#44
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	Doesn't matter what band you're using, it's hard for any radio waves to penetrate a hill with iron ore deposits in it lol I know lots of taxi and drive thru services use VHF and UHF, but I thought police were on SHF?

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