Radios!

[daishi]

Is there a significant difference between the woux and the PUXING PX-888D? I found a set of three for 230 dollars with shipping included.

[coach]

Originally Posted by daishi

Is there a significant difference between the woux and the PUXING PX-888D? I found a set of three for 230 dollars with shipping included.

Why don't you look up the specs and compare them. Then if you need the spoon feeding ask if the differences you find are significant.

It's really not all that difficult to understand what's what especially when there's this thing called google! When you come across words or terms you don't understand and need clarification on what it is you just type or copy and paste it into the search box.

Heck, they have even been reviewed on this site and general comparisons made between those two models/brands!

SINN's right, you are the "spoon feeding king"!

[ThunderCactus]

Originally Posted by T-Hell

what surprises me is the amount of people who buy that FRS crap and then go to games like Claybank, Rhino and others and piss everyone off with their unclear low end communications...

I agree you need 4 watts of transmit power for sure, but poor comms at claybank has very little to do with the radio you're using.
I've got a wouxun with a high gain antenna, from the back of the field I could hear and transmit perfectly clearly to people in the brick plant, but couldn't hear anyone on the other side of the hill from me lol

We also had rental radios for the admins, forgot the brand but they're 4 watt quality radios. Couldn't hear the admins in the field while I was in the brick plant, you really need fairly clear line of sight with radios.

[daishi]

Originally Posted by coach

Words

Sorry if this thread put you out, but you didnt have to respond did you?

Getting peoples opinions on products they actually own is a much better way to get valuable info and insights, then the cookie cutter spreadsheets and info you find on google.

Anyway,

The woux is $120 whereas the 888D is ~75. They both seem to be good radios, so I think ill just go with the 888D. Since I can get three of them for less then $250 for myself and the two others it works out.

[coach]

Originally Posted by mmmken

Not sure if serious.

CTCSS tones are needed when everyone else is on a "subchannel" - something that people usually do when they're using blister radios. With it not set, you'll be able to hear everyone, but you won't be able to transmit if your team mates are on a "subchannel".

There typically aren't that many channels required at games to necessitate the need for sub tones. Plus there's way to much overlap when the cheapo radios are on sub tones trying to communicate with good radios.

Easier to just keep everyone on the main channel which I why most of us refuse to key up sub tones.

Anyway, programming a radio with the main channels is all you need to do and then keep a small chart with the CTCSS frequencies in your note book or admin panel. The problem with preprograming with CTCSS is when you need to switch channels quickly on the fly.

[ThunderCactus]

Originally Posted by daishi

Getting peoples opinions on products they actually own is a much better way to get valuable info and insights, then the cookie cutter spreadsheets and info you find on google.

google "wouxun KG-UVD1P review"

[coach]

Originally Posted by daishi

Sorry if this thread put you out, but you didnt have to respond did you?

Getting peoples opinions on products they actually own is a much better way to get valuable info and insights, then the cookie cutter spreadsheets and info you find on google.

If you took a moment to actually read what I posted, you wouldn't look nearly as silly outside of the newb tank!

Originally Posted by coach

Heck, they have even been reviewed on this site and general comparisons made between those two models/brands!

Looking at the specs will tell you what each can and can't do. Compare them and then searching for existing reviews on ASC and the Internet would answer your questions.

The opinions expressed on ASC in this thread or other reviews shouldn't be the be-all, end all determining factor. There is a plethora of better reviews on hand radio forums that come from radio hobbyists who actually know what they are talking about when it comes to two-ways. These models aren't particularly new to the market.

Why would I assume an airsoft site would have better information on two way radio than a two way radio forum?

[mmmken]

Originally Posted by coach

There typically aren't that many channels required at games to necessitate the need for sub tones. Plus there's way to much overlap when the cheapo radios are on sub tones trying to communicate with good radios.

Easier to just keep everyone on the main channel which I why most of us refuse to key up sub tones.

Anyway, programming a radio with the main channels is all you need to do and then keep a small chart with the CTCSS frequencies in your note book or admin panel. The problem with preprograming with CTCSS is when you need to switch channels quickly on the fly.

When I don't use CTCSS tones, I pick up tons of interference and stray comms from people outside of the games. This doesn't apply when you're playing out in the woods, but for a place like CQB in Toronto - it helps immensely.

[T-Hell]

Here is some info on the Pux you were looking at

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8450

They seem Ok... I have not used them. some reviews on the site above state not clear communication.

another thing to consider is headset.. what style headset do they take
if you are wanting a cavalvy type headset then you have to go to the motoroloa or Kenwood style (both 2 pin) but not the same

i have not had transmission issues with the 2 wux's i have. in the US my wife and I were in South Dakota (Rapid City) for an outdoor concert. I went looking for food and ended up leaving the park i had walked about 15 blocks from her (including the park distance) and we could still talk.... both radios were on high power and high gain antennas and we had no issues

Looking at the specs the Pux's look good... they are dual band (but only dual UHF) you can RX/TX on one channel and RX only on the other. I know the Wux's are UHF / VHF and switching which channel you can TX on is a simple push of a button. effectively letting me communicate on 2 UHF or 2 VHF or a UHF and VHF

Note that most airsoft uses only UHF (FRS) family Radio Service is an UHF band... so VHF is not needed but is nice if you have other uses for the radio.


Pic on the Left is the Pux pic on the right is the wux

[SuperHog]

The hole for the mic in the radio is off to the edge of the mic so when you speak, your voice is partly muffled.

There is a youtube video that shows you how to remove the circuit board to get access to the mic.

I drilled a new hole directly where the mic is and the radio is working great. This is the only issue known for the PX888.

[EagleDriver]

For the Puxing, uou do not want the PX-888D as it is single band - for the same price you want the Puxing PX-888K. Dual band UHF-VHF so it will cover whatever freq you will need in airsoft. The Puxing radio is the standard radio for Berget in Sweden and there are hundreds of them in use each year.

The PX-888K is similar to the Wouxun but about 2/3 of the price. The PX-888 price should be around $80 USD shipped per radio, such as:

http://www.radioshop888.com/radiosho....php?id=104285

[T-Hell]

Got my Wux's at Radioshop Great price for high gain Antenna, and spare battery and programming cable w software all for $110.00

[M.Garcia]

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

Like if I was to compare these: https://www.cobra.com/detail/microta...mile-radio.cfm

To the Wouxon's, well why would I get a Wouxon or Puxing for airsoft use? If someone can just give me their concise reasons as to why they've chosen them over regular two-way radios I would greatly appreciate it!

I guess it comes down to that they have better quality and range and work a lot better, but is there anything else that is taken into consideration?

[Brian McIlmoyle]

Originally Posted by M.Garcia

I guess it comes down to that they have better quality and range and work a lot better, but is there anything else that is taken into consideration?

they have better quality, range, and work a lot better..

RELIABILITY -- is king

[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. The power output is a fixed .5w, where as the wouxuns can be switched from .5w to 5w. Functionality, on the wouxun, I can monitor 2 channels at once, and as Brian said reliability.

Here's one of the reviews about the cobra's you listed

"I have to say, buying these radios was a waste of $60. I realize that these will not go 30 miles in forest, mountains, cities, or any other place where obstacles are blocking the pathway. But while talking to someone another car, we could not go even 3 quarters of a mile without losing reception. There is no point to having radios with this little range. I don't know if I will ever buy Cobra radios again. I gave these a 2 star because of there features, there is quite a lot, but if there is no range, there is no point for so many features. "