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6feetdown
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Any recommendations as thinking of getting a couple
Lancs Lad
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If you do go for it ...pay the extra for a license and pro quality like icom or Motorola. License is 75 quid for 5 years.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
+1 for Motorola ..... Russ carries 'em all the time ... crystal clear and always work ... Used to have a pair of Motorolas .. in fact still do - somewhere ? 
... now i come to think about it
... now i come to think about it
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6feetdown
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That was my debate licence or unlicensed. Most of the sites charging 120 for the licence if they do it for you!
Is it easy to register?
Lancs Lad
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Doddle fill form out away u go.
Quattromike
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We got a set of Bluetooth hard hats, they are good. Was working in a noisy place and needed to speak to each other sometimes not in sight. Were good but always wished we went a bit further and got the peltor ones where you can link a few sets together rather than just 2.
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6feetdown
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Great I'll get some prices tomorrow
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6feetdown
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Yeah thats what we are finding having to shout over the noise of the machines all the time
Lancs Lad
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You can also get the Sena motorbike Comms kits and fit into your muffs like the ARB lads do.
Few lads I know rate them. Lot cheaper than buying a proper kit.
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Lynchy
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Lancs Lad
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Not quite that simple as then you using data and need signal.
The Sena etc uses it's own Bluetooth direct link to each other from what I can figure.
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6feetdown
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I'll take a look at the sena ones might be an option
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6feetdown
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Tufftalk LiteOver-the-Head
LITE DESIGN, HEAVY PROTECTIONThe Bluetooth 4.1 enabled Tufftalk Lite is a lower profile and cost-effective version of the original Tufftalk. The lightweight headset allows users to communicate with 3 other workers over 800m, listen to music, and even connect to a smartphone to receive and make...
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These look ok not cheap but probably cheaper than 2 way digital. Just don't necessarily want to wear a headset all day if not needed
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Brendan
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I had a look at this last year and didn't get very far. Are they ear defenders too?
Are the headphones comfortable to wear for majority of the day?
Is the range decent?
Are the headphones comfortable to wear for majority of the day?
Is the range decent?
Lancs Lad
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Noticed Stihl have just launched a range .
These are the ones the lads I've worked with use:
Sena 10R-01 10R Low Profile Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System, Handlebar-Remote not contained, Black, universal https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARY6O4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_TPV84Z5S8Z9H9SW3WPJW
Basically just take your ear defenders apart and stick the controller to rear of your helmet. Pretty simple.
These are the ones the lads I've worked with use:
Sena 10R-01 10R Low Profile Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System, Handlebar-Remote not contained, Black, universal https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARY6O4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_TPV84Z5S8Z9H9SW3WPJW
Basically just take your ear defenders apart and stick the controller to rear of your helmet. Pretty simple.
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Brendan
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Do they lose the foam? Wouldn't that then lose some of the ear protection?
Lancs Lad
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No idea but seemed fine when I tried them.
Thread here:https://arbtalk.co.uk/forums/topic/77705-sena-helmet-comms/#comments
Just filter out the clowns
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
big job, from what I hearNo idea but seemed fine when I tried them.
Thread here:https://arbtalk.co.uk/forums/topic/77705-sena-helmet-comms/#comments
Just filter out the clowns
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6feetdown
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There are 2 types 1 better than the other by about 5 decibels but dbl price!
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Rob65
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I think which type of system would be best depends on what you are wanting to use it for.
If you are after having constant back and forwards conversations then some sort of intercom would probably be best.
If the conversations are only exchanging a few sentences now and again through the dayhand held two way radios might be better.
When im working on site I have a standard hand held ‘walkie talkie’ type radio in my pocket which has a separate microphone/ speaker on a spiralled wire which I clip on my top pocket. It’s easy to hear like this and quick to use one hand to operate to reply whilst still working.
If in the the long term you use two way radios then as others have said get some good quality ones such as Motorola but they ain’t cheep.
If you have any doubts about how useful they will be maybe get some cheep basic radios from eBay first. If you buy say 4 matching ones at a time they only cost about £15 each so you could see how you get on with them without spending too much cash.
If you go for the cheep ones be carful about their frequency for licensing reasons and also make sure they don’t get wet. Rain in the microphone knackeres them.
If you are after having constant back and forwards conversations then some sort of intercom would probably be best.
If the conversations are only exchanging a few sentences now and again through the dayhand held two way radios might be better.
When im working on site I have a standard hand held ‘walkie talkie’ type radio in my pocket which has a separate microphone/ speaker on a spiralled wire which I clip on my top pocket. It’s easy to hear like this and quick to use one hand to operate to reply whilst still working.
If in the the long term you use two way radios then as others have said get some good quality ones such as Motorola but they ain’t cheep.
If you have any doubts about how useful they will be maybe get some cheep basic radios from eBay first. If you buy say 4 matching ones at a time they only cost about £15 each so you could see how you get on with them without spending too much cash.
If you go for the cheep ones be carful about their frequency for licensing reasons and also make sure they don’t get wet. Rain in the microphone knackeres them.
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