September 2011: I have rewritten this section in order to hopefully present a more condensed, easier to follow essay on Radio Communications TWO-WAY RADIO CONSIDERATIONS FOR 4X4 DRIVERS: As a 4x4 owner participating in either local “get-togethers” with others in your area, or even on a weekend trai...
Hi Guys, I really need to buy a Patrol.... ;). I do monitor here from time to time. The PT4200 has long since been superceded by the PT3600 portable3 radio, which is a brilliant design. It is even more rugged than the PT4200 and has proven itself to be incredibly reliable. You are correct that the c...
Welcome back here with us Eric. Thanks for the update. Maybe you want to say something about the digital trend please. Hi Jorrie, Certainly, why not? :goodpost: Practically all modern vehicles have very limited space for a two-way radio, and while there are various VHF Remote Mount Radios available...
Ian, you're looking at ±R5k for the MD655. Pricey, yes, but still some R4k less than a remote-mount analog-only radio. This radio is a sophisticated piece of equipment and priced reasonably for what it offers. We also have portable radios capable of both Analog & Digital modes from Kirisun & Hytera,...
This is a subject that bears some discussion - and the reasons for selecting the correct antenna for any VHF radio. The following applies mainly to the two ORRA frequencies currently in use. --- The most common types of VHF antenna are the Zara range. There are two types that concern us here: * Zara...