Budget vs High End Comms : How to set it all up

Budget vs High End Comms : How to set it all up - A tribute to Hoplopfheil

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Today we look at budget vs high end comms setups to help remove some of the confusion about the different tiers and how to set it all up.
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The first thing to remember is that it doesn't matter how fancy your radio setup is if you don't know how to use your radio. Spend the time with a cheap inexpensive radio to learn if you even like it, use it, or are interested in HAM and the licenses.
Everything we show here uses an inexpensive Baofeng radio. This is a radio anyone can purchase and is a great radio to learn on and grow out of. Starting with some super high end radio is not needed and is mostly elitist nonsense. Learn and outgrow your radio and pass it on to someone else on your team so you gain knowledge together.
The first setup we look at is just a radio. That's it. Just a radio in a pouch. This system is extremely basic but it's also cheap and effective. You have radio comms...but that may be about it. This setup isn't convenient and also makes using your radio or hearing your radio quite difficult.
We then take things up a level and move into an earpiece and microphone setup. This setup allows you to connect the mic cords into the two-prong connectors on your radio. The earpiece is then placed in your ear and under your hearing protection. Now you have the ability to hear your radio and interact with a pushbutton mic, but our ability to hear is now cut in half. With the radio mic jammed in our ear, any fancy multi-directional headsets are now just wasted.
So we take things up another level and add in a setup from Comm gear supply. Now, this setup is similar to our previous setup but includes various upgrades. The first is that the entire system can use a QD setup that allows you to connect to various radios. We also ditch the ear piece and use a 2 pin connector that can also take an adapter to a 3.5mm. This allows you to connect almost all commercially available active hearing protection headsets. You've not got your multidirectional hearing back with a system that fully integrates the radio and hearing protection in one.
Going up just one more level, we connect the Baofeng into a Push to talk, or PTT for short. The PTT used to connect to the baofang uses a kenwood style connector to the radio and a U94 connector to go into our headset. You can also sub in a PTT that uses 5 pin connectors in the same location if you're looking to connect into military style radios.
Hopefully, by seeing some of the different comms setups available, you have a better understanding of what will work best for you and your needs. And how to put it all together!
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@jaylandroxas1544 2 жыл бұрын

My guy said “repeat”. Screams in Arty and air support.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

lol it's more fun if it looks like I have no idea what I'm doing lol

@paladin11C40 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I was thinking, I was 11C in my former life.

@spinner4life2 2 жыл бұрын

0811... was sh*tting bricks when I heard that...

@JohnDoe-ih2fc 2 жыл бұрын

I love it how everyone ducked for cover in this comment when he said “repeat”.

@rakkasan-to4vq 2 жыл бұрын

As former arty, saying "repeat" over the radio is one my my biggest pet peeves. I yell at people when they do it.

@agmsmith4079 2 жыл бұрын

I have my general license... I’m telling everyone, programming a baofeng is actually quicker and easier than a lot of the other super expensive radios like Yaesu and Kenwood!!! I usually recommend a baofeng to everyone for their first radio. Like you said, start cheap, outgrow the radio and then move into expensive ones.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Chirp compatibility is basically a must for me now. Some people want an expensive radio...that they don't use. I'd rather seen a baofeng that died from overuse. Great input! -Walsh

@50shadesofcerakote 2 жыл бұрын

Supposedly theres a bluetooth adapter that connects to your phone and makes it even easier then chirp...

@code-dredd 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, is there a way to get your ham license _without_ having to doxx yourself in the process with all your personal info publicly accessible in the FTC and ARRL sites?

@agmsmith4079 2 жыл бұрын

@@code-dredd ...nope

@code-dredd 2 жыл бұрын

@@agmsmith4079 That's the main issue I have with the whole thing... I want to get a license, but I don't want any of this self-doxxing BS... 😕

@zacharyfett2491 2 жыл бұрын

There’s nothing more dangerous than a person with all the most expensive stuff, who has little to no idea how it all works. Solid video!

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

I think you just called out the entire tactical gear sub reddit lol

@zacharyfett2491 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo Who mmmmeeeeeeeeeee? I would NEVER! 😇

@leighwood8700 2 жыл бұрын

As us Brits say “All the gear, no idea!!”

@eastcoastflooring4624 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know about dangerous I would say easy target

@blackr0se Жыл бұрын

the expense is irrelevant. anyone not knowing how to use anything dangerous is scary. but people just like to parrot things they heard before

@francism9782 2 жыл бұрын

Every time someone mentions Hops, somewhere in the world a person's Slickster rig is giving them trouble.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆

@shauwnmitchell1051 2 жыл бұрын

I felt that… 😂

@smoovedave Жыл бұрын

Thin line: “Repeat” Fires: “COWABUNGA ITS IS”

@Subgunman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative for nubies! Personally I like the Bowman PRR setup. Frequency hopping in the 2.4 GHz ISSM band. Squad spec. Short range up to 900 meters LOS. It will also screwup Bluetooth and WiFi comms of others who go for some of the gear based on those frequencies. Radio utilizes a single earpiece headphone style system with a condenser microphone. Held to ones head with a strap system that can be used under almost helmet system. PTT is on the side of the radio or there is a wireless PTT one can strap to their rifle or any other place they desire. Batteries. A weak point of many radios. Most Ham or medium to high tier radios use rechargeable batteries. One must keep several charged batteries on hand for a mission. This equals extra weight. Which can also result in the loss of several mags of ammo. The PRR uses plain old AA alkaline batteries. When your done chuck em'. (Not recommended, bad for environment) but one can keep a whole stack of batteries that weigh less than a rechargeable pack. Having lucked out and bought cut offs from non working headsets I have been able to make my own adapters to any headset that I own. As for long range comms, ham radios will do and unless this is a SHTF scenario where society has broken down DO NOT USE ham gear on FRS, MURS, or commercial frequencies. I prefer more current Motorola equipment with encryption for more serious and long range work. Yeah one needs deep pockets and must know what they are doing to use these toys but a bit more practical than using some of the old government PRCs (aka just plain ole Pricks). Yeah they are cool, cost a lot more than they are worth and a pain to repair since parts are almost non existent to civilians or are no longer made. One thing to remember is to use the KISS philosophy when setting up your gear. Semper Fi and 73

@steelwolfnolast6938 2 жыл бұрын

Looked up several vids on uv5r and comms setup. Different vods covered it different ways so still got something out of this. Thumbs up.

@paladin11C40 2 жыл бұрын

One thing to remember, put your radio where you can reach it so you can change channels if your comms are compromised, and put the PTT button where you can push it with your off hand, not the hand that holds the gun. I am right hand dominate, so all of my comms stuff tends to be towards my left hand. Another way to help protect your comms for short distances, and not be triangulated, is to use a mesh network device. I am using GoTenna because there are many out there to help bounce a signal, the app is already on the app stores, and it uses end-to-end encryption to send text messages. Mesh dont use any infrastructure to operate, just think of them as a cheap radio with limited range (think Baofeng) that sends texts. Great video.

@jeffccr3620 Жыл бұрын

I thought the app store turned that feature off because of the CCP told them to over the covid riots in China CCP learned there lesson in the Hong Kong massacre

@paladin11C40 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffccr3620 Not sure what feature you are talking about. GoTenna is not a feature its a stand alone product.

@Sprnklrmn 2 жыл бұрын

You’re videos are very helpful bc I’m trying to learn these same things and this saves me a lot of time and confusion doing research in forums and such.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I hear you. I'm always like "how the hell is this done" and it seems like a lot of knowledge is behind gatekeepers that don't want it all out there. Glad to share what I learn so you can get up and running too! -Walsh

@viktorkanyik3416 4 ай бұрын

Finally a video about comms that actually answered my questions and not multiplied them. Thank you Mr.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help and thanks for watching! -Walsh

@viktorkanyik3416 4 ай бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo The only question that I have after all of this that can I use setups like this for communication between units with dedicated radio operators in each unit. Or me and my teammates are gonna need another setup and these setups are only good for communication inside a small unit?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 4 ай бұрын

That depends on the unit. They could be using digital truncated which would require specific radios and specific coding. MOST likely you'd need another radio and as long as you can hook it into a PTT, you should be fine. Some units may use a PRC152 though and you could run on their frequency but it would still likely required coding for specific settings. Ultimately the answer it....it depends. I'd plan on needing an different radio when going from civilian to mil units. -Walsh

@donherbert1561 Жыл бұрын

If you find yourself in a situation here in the United States, where you need to be concerned about having encrypted comms, then your problems are bigger than you realize.

@willmcvey2851 Жыл бұрын

This channel has been so helpful when it comes to setting up my first rig

@dad2022 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job brother. Thanks for continuing to put out great content.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for always watching and thanks for the support dad! We appreciate it. -Walshy

@theredcelt627 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. I’ve been looking forward to this video. As usual, I think the best option for me is somewhere in the middle. I’ll have to watch again to pick what makes sense for my setup. Honestly, this is the first time in my life I’ve had people to use comms with. Most of the training I’ve done has been shooting. Haven’t really had the area to move or the people to communicate. Now that new avenues are opening to me, I’m loving expanding my skill set.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Badass! Get those folks on civtak with you too. I'll show you some tricks but making your own server and having the team all connected up is pretty crazy. Interested to see what setup you end up with! -Walsh

@theredcelt627 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I’ll keep you in the loop. It seems a little ridiculous how expensive PTTs can be, given they’re just relocating a function the radio already has. Refresh my memory, what’s civtak? It’s making a dull clunking that’s not exactly a ringing bell, in my head.

@sheldonmoseley Жыл бұрын

Great video and breakdown. This answered a few questions surely for people new to this.

@davidboyd7773 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I haven't seen this sooner great video. I would argue for non radio people to get a remote speaker mic with the 3.5mm connector and either a tube earpiece or a AUX cord to the ear pro. Less wires to keep track of on the kit.

@braaap690 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! It took trying 5 different PTT to find the correct one that worked with my Midland GXT and Peltor Comm 3. And and over a year of mailing the PTT back and forth! But Tony at Comm Gear Supply in California was dedicated to find the correct PTT.

@minnesotajames1 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen on this topic. Well done. Really helpful for someone trying to get to that next level in comms.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jesselannigan2300 Жыл бұрын

You're joking, right?

@ZeonsZone Жыл бұрын

Good looking out! Was going down the gear hole again this was very helpful. Especially with the earpro cable adapters. Saved my ass on dropping a big chunk of change on new ear pro for coms when my pt100's work great. Thanks for the info!

@nathankimbro4404 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Definitely something to think about.

@canidsong Жыл бұрын

For my setup I made a flowerpot type coax dipole (without radome) that I can just weave into my carrier. I think it's working out very well.

@huntersmark917 Жыл бұрын

What?

@TempleGuitars 7 ай бұрын

Don't say "repeat" on a radio in a tactical setting like at 05:22 , when you mean to say "read back" or "say again". Repeat is a completely different command, and usually ends in someone getting shot.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 7 ай бұрын

"mom... the radio fudds are crying about what's on my KZfaq video again" saying the wrong thing may have been the joke... it was a bit high brow ill admit

@ToysRUsKid_Critter 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is like…..Tool Time ….for troopers….

@heykat18 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is costing me lots of $$$$$$$, but I'm glad I found it and enjoy your content.

@stevereeves4749 Жыл бұрын

Really useful video. Thank you.

@steelwolfnolast6938 2 жыл бұрын

The Kenwood handhelds also fit the baofeng connecter so it's not just one radio. Or even just one radio style and evolution. uvr5, uvr5+ the r8 and so on all use the same connector. There was a third ..Anytone DMRs. I'm sure there's more out there. 09:19 EDIT: 13:24 Spoke to soon. Host mentions what I just said about kenwoods. :)

@Heywoodthepeckerwood 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time sir.

@agmsmith4079 2 жыл бұрын

Also... geeking out... DMR radios can connect to android smart phones, and you can run your own ATAK server and ATAK devices over a private DMR repeater network. 😉. Enjoy!

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

OOoOoooO! Shows how far behind I am. I need to learn how to hook all that up. I'm already running ATAK and civTAK. I have a server and group I need to share one day...lol I THINK you can even use plugins to in ATAK to run that as a radio? not sure. I gotta play with it. -Walsh

@RedHanded1969 2 жыл бұрын

Luv it.. Goofy, funny, entertaining but quite informational..

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

3 out of 4... That's pretty good lol -Walsh Edit: I misread... It's early lol

@SykesFW 2 жыл бұрын

Right on brother!! Great video!! Definitely pointed me in the right direction

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Lemme know if you get a setup complete. I'd love to check it out

@SykesFW 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo definitely will let you see when I get it done, gonna have to save up a bit for some of the stuff but I’ll get there lol.

@agileep Жыл бұрын

Lmao spec ops looking on KZfaq for guidance for issued equipment was amazing. Lmao😅

@gunsofmasseffect4321 Жыл бұрын

I love my Boafeng tri band radios, just trying to find away to adapt them to helmet wear and in some cases without a helmet and I think this video gave me what I needed.

@ThinLineDefenseCo Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you get some comms ideas! -Walsh

@gunsofmasseffect4321 Жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo Once again thanks.I will be looking into some of these items this week, time permitted.

@bobt471 Жыл бұрын

👍 Nice video!! GREAT TO SEE THE SET UPS! Thank you ! 😎👍

@downunderprepparedness 2 жыл бұрын

For a cheap tip, I use the baofang PTT that looks like a CB handheld but it has a headphone out socket and works well with my ear pro.

@dutch1995 Жыл бұрын

What are you using for ear pro with the baofeng cb handheld?

@downunderprepparedness Жыл бұрын

@@dutch1995 impact sport and impact pro have audio on sockets.

@pdxmarine1430 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 5 pack of UV5Rs because they're stupid cheap and I figure I can use them to toss to others when I eventually upgrade to something nicer

@Jkp1321 2 жыл бұрын

Idk if I missed you saying this but, with the Walker Razors, if you run an audio output line into the headphones, you lose the Walker's microphone audio feed. Unless you're doing some sneaky squirrel stuff, which you probably aren't, it makes more sense to have a speaker mic when using budget electronic hearing protection. Speaker mics also have the distinct advantage of being used without a headset at all, or with a full cut helmet that cannot accommodate even the very slim Walker Razors.

@DemHighTimes 2 жыл бұрын

I use Howard lieghts 3.5mm jack to abbree shoulder mic (has headphone jack) down to radio. Point being I use my shoulder mic as my ptt and mic and works great. I can also run a dual radio set up just by using a splitter. Total cost radio incl. around $100. I can talk to anyone using a thousand dollar set up just fine.

@holtian Жыл бұрын

Great idea and huge cost saving

@jamescopeland5358 Жыл бұрын

good video and informative

@TaterGrabbinBass 2 жыл бұрын

Bahahaha, the “Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolt” was hilarious. That old video of those LARP’ers is hilarious, and well this is “operator LARPing” in a way, unless shit absolutely hits the fan and then it’d be nice to have a lot of this stuff. Love the vids! Also, a 90 degree 3.5mm headphone Jack would be better and wouldn’t stick out and catch on things.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

haha glad you enjoy and concur on the 90 degree. They actually changed the design after this video was released. It depends on what headset you use though as the sordins are on the bottom...so then the 90 is a tad weird. -Walsh

@saucyscrambler8710 7 ай бұрын

Whenever he said fudd lord I knew I could trust his advice

@ThinLineDefenseCo 7 ай бұрын

haha well thanks for watching! -Walsh

@JamesSmullins 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed it since I was listening while driving to work but there's a big advantage to having a throat mic over boom and other mics. You can talk at lower volumes and they don't pick up near as much background noise. They do take a bit of getting used to and at least the one I have only works on the b channel of the baufeng so that's something to be aware of. That's on the 82hp though so it may work differently on a 5r. It's also worth noting that any 5r and likely other models made in the last year no longer transmit on frs, gmrs or murs channels. They changed that to better comply with the fcc rules. So they aren't good group radios for just doing outdoor stuff like they used to be if you use those channels.

@elliottdmann Жыл бұрын

Good info; I appreciate your humor, humility, and discussion points. Thank you!

@michal9314 2 жыл бұрын

just withing first minute of watching this guy i subcribed xd

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

hell yea, thanks man! -Walsh

@freshjnew Жыл бұрын

I like the little earpiece. Be something good to keep in a pouch in case anything happened to the earpro

@spinner4life2 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing someone say "repeat" into a radio seriously stresses me tf out. Perhaps the most dangerous bit or radio traffic I personally know of is the word "repeat"... got in the habit of using "say again" real quick

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is not the radio etiquette channel

@Kghost0311 3 ай бұрын

Good thing no artillery or mortar teams were listening

@JoeBlow-ub1us 2 жыл бұрын

Every youtuber talking about kit: Remember, expensive kit is useless if you don't train and learn how to use it. Me: No, no I don't think I will.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

haha well just look cool then. That's half the battle. -Walsh

@andrewfierek4646 Жыл бұрын

What antenna connection protector piece is that at 8:06 ? Looks like a metal piece protecting the radio volume and antenna port

@TheRiskyDingo Жыл бұрын

What budget headset with no mic do you recommend for the commgear supply setup? The headset I have isn't receiving comms through the 3.5mm jack and my budget is $300 cap. Has to be comfy under a ballistic helmet.

@cousinwiggly 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a version of this for coms setup with gas mask compared? Thanks

@ahmadcampbell2626 2 жыл бұрын

Good Stuff!

@ChristiannTyler 3 ай бұрын

Great video thankyou! Do you have any recommendations for hearing protection that I can mount to my helmet? Don’t have the budget for the 600+ dollar peltors but really want to get something solid mounted to my helmet.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 3 ай бұрын

This video may help. I think all these are helmet mountable. Planning on doing a more budget centric round 2 of this - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btydl6xo2tnIaYk.html

@Jewifer333x2 Жыл бұрын

I legit dumped my amps for a set of peltors. Amps have cool modularity and awesome noise protection... if you have a supply chain to replace them at the frequency that they fail.

@KaptaynAmeryka 8 ай бұрын

Could you recommend a setup for a BTech DMR-6X2 Pro radio and Howard Leight Impact Sport earpro?

@gabrieldominguez3162 6 ай бұрын

@14:34 I’m wondering what M4 mag pouch and admin pouches you’re using and how are they set up?

@twostroke12v71 3 ай бұрын

Commenting on the video for the algorithm

@mikewazowski8013 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the CovertArms 3.5mm system?

@legallimitoutdoors9917 4 ай бұрын

Thank u

@dakotaharrison1746 Жыл бұрын

will the last idea work with a otto noizebarrier tac headset ?

@aaronwilson1666 3 ай бұрын

PRC-149 baby!

@wrightgraham1677 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks -Walsh

@stevegriffin8565 Жыл бұрын

Whats the little protector thing that fits over the switch ok the radio?

@kippnovak9833 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thin line...do u have a vid on how 2 set up & use the baeufong 5r ? ...I know there r vids out there but I like ur way of teaching

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

I don't yet but it's been highly requested. I'll make one and have it out soon.

@kippnovak9833 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo thanx bro...

@ichikurataichou3119 11 ай бұрын

I started with the uv 5r it's cheap and I don't know what I'm doing so I can mess it up. I'll try to get something better when I figure out when I'm doing

@BobBob-il2ku 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! if anyone has the comms gear supply stuff please comment how you like it

@PacisRomanus 7 ай бұрын

Comms was my MOS, and I have to say, this is an excellent, excellent video.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 7 ай бұрын

Shhh...people get angry when someone who knows what they're talking about agrees with Walsh - Jason

@emcastle9884 Жыл бұрын

Would a TP-120 down-lead integrate with a nexus u-94 by disco32?

@alexmurray7337 7 ай бұрын

What plate carrier you running homer

@jonathonschram3429 Жыл бұрын

I had been running the Baofeng (AR-152?) for 3 or 4 years. I think I'm on my 4th radio. I'm not a comm wizard like some of my friends have become, but I try to be at least competent. When they all went APRS or DMR...I kind of fell behind the curve. If your like me...see if you can get your comm guy to get everybody on ATAK. I'm not smart enough to set it up from scratch, but a bunch of us switched over around a year ago. The hammer plug-in makes training easier (Run $20 UV-5R'S instead of $3,500 Motorollas for training), IF your someplace that has internet anyway.

@adlucem9845 Жыл бұрын

DMR radio is the only thing you should be using. There are DMR's now that cost less than a UV-5R such as the COTRE radios. I can find you and intercept you within an hour if you're using a baofeng. And that with commercially available equipment. The fedgov has 100000x better stuff. Dmr natively encrypts it's transmissions.

@kekistanimememan170 2 жыл бұрын

I like having my radio coms heard by everyone so they can hear my expert half life 2 larping as a civil protection member

@HeliopausePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that niffty volume knob and BNC protector/cover. BTW ... lov'n your content.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Think I shot you an email Scott! I got it on thingiverse and had it printed out from a buddy. Let me know if you can't find it -Walsh

@KHIJAPAN Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to convert comtac 3 for left hand shooter? I am a left hand shooter and when I shoot, the buttstock touches the volume buttons switching off the headset! actually, moving the buttons to the right side instead of left

@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын

Great information and good quality video, but really difficult to listen to with you laughing through every sentence, we are here for the quality info, you don't have to try so hard to be funny! Just a small critique, Thanks for the video, big help!!

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Awww haha noted. I try to make it fun and genuine but I'll keep that in mind!

@BobBob-il2ku Жыл бұрын

Please review the earmor m32 headset $89 and has a TP-120/ U174 DOWNLEAD

@trollslayer2116 3 ай бұрын

True budget coms is a fire with a towel being waved over it.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 3 ай бұрын

No love for can and string I see... disappointing

@longshot82383 Жыл бұрын

I have a kenwood nx-210-k2 does anyone know if they are any good?

@Tacticalquarterpounder 2 жыл бұрын

In the crye SPC what is that multicam black on shoulder area and the black panel thing on the inside back area of carrier

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

that's the eagle ergo on the inside. The shoulders is a Haley hitchhike into a flatpack 2.0. The flatpack situation is ... well I'm still trying it lol the eagle ergo is fantastic

@Wes123445678 4 ай бұрын

Tongo tongo ambush is a great example, most people know the 4 special forces that died but most don’t know the rest of the detachment had to run for their lives and were being advanced on and had to render their radios useless and prep for a last stand they just lucky that isis began to lose intrest in attacking where they started to prep a defensive position, this is with high quality comms, so never underestimate the ability to Z out even the most simple radio

@bordgamer5555 23 күн бұрын

What qd is that and what antenna? 8:09

@jasonisoldi1584 Жыл бұрын

What you know about comm gear could fit on the tip of a 5.56

@ThinLineDefenseCo Жыл бұрын

DADDDD!! SOME WEIRD GUY IS CRYING TO ME ON THE INTERNET AGAIN -Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalsh

@adlucem9845 Жыл бұрын

Truth. Newbs please don't listen to this stupid shit.

@number4777. 3 ай бұрын

So enlighten us?

@sink009 2 жыл бұрын

While I and most of the people I larp with have moved on from Baofeng’s, I make sure to keep my Microsoft Surface in my pack along with all programming cables I may need for the exact reason that programming on the fly in the field sucks, especially once you’ve moved on to DMR radio’s and portable repeaters. Lol

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

haha I hear you. Having a radio that can connect to chirp or my laptop for programming is a must. Some of these folks scream for motorola...but then I look at their software and I'm immediately out.

@devilmanable 2 жыл бұрын

I use racal frontiers in ears with bone conduction comms and noise reduction...they are awesome and no bulky over ear..

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

The in ear have proven to me to be pretty bad. I test a lot of headsets and ear pro and those are usually good for like... Pistols... Outside. Anything else and the sound still bites pretty bad. Particularly large calibers indoors.

@devilmanable 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo these were used by polish and sas forces ..military grade and 100 percent weather proof. You can whisper with these and clear as hell.

@devilmanable 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I never tried the airsoft in ears they may suck

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

@@devilmanable they all do.. it's a design issue and not a product limitations. They all use the same crappy in ear solution. You may like them but I've found the in ear stuff to be sub par for almost all firearm application. I don't use the rectal ears one though....

@devilmanable 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo lol...ok I'm a liar guess the fact I use mine multiple days a week and well not for airsoft doesn't mean anything lol... you have a good one

@Andrew-co6ye 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to a setup guide for the Baofeng?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

I used a Chirp guide. That program makes it TONS easier. Need a programming cable though. Don't set it up on the radio it self. That would be hell. -Walsh

@yamashitashorinryu 4 ай бұрын

Sir, I appreciated your video very much. I am new to the HAM world and when you said you would show us how to program the Baofeng with a cable and an application, would you be so kind as to point me in the direction of that video? I get the feeling that you are good at explaining things to the novice.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 4 ай бұрын

I uhh... Never made it haha Google "how to program a baofeng with chirp" it takes like 2 minutes

@seanlowry7848 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the Motorola attachment for the Razer? It's a built in Motorola radio with a boom Mike that attaches straight to your earpro

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

from the phone??

@seanlowry7848 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo yes it clips straight to the headset. No wires whatsoever

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanlowry7848 ahhh the walkie talkie thing? Sorry thought you meant it connected into a phone. That works but it uses FMS/GRMS. You'd likely be fine but it's only a few channels that it would offer you and those would definitely be monitored. People call those "bubble radios" because they come in the little plastic bubble packaging. I recommend an actual radio but if this is what ya got... It's better than nothing!

@Galildoughty 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of Tea headsets before. Do they sell to civilians? It seems you have to request a quote. Do any retailers carry there stuff? Thanks

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

They do. I think they usually deal with larger scale but just reach out to em via their form.

@danielberry7702 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I tried using your Sordin headset link (interested in using the code) but I was taken to the TEA website, where they dont do online sales. Just call em? or is the link a little wonky?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Their model is a little different. You basically order a set for evaluation and the invoice is included. I'd call em. I also put a link the ones on Amazon. Tea usually deals with more business sales than individual commercial sales so it's a tad weird.

@Caxel108 2 жыл бұрын

How does the sound on the tea hi threat compare to the sordins?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

They sound exactly the same, the Hi-threat is just an upgraded set of Sordins.

@Starkiller_1710 2 жыл бұрын

Do the sordin supreme pro x hearing protection still work when connected to a shoulder mic

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

still work? like do they still sit on your ears?

@7kudos 2 жыл бұрын

That Microbat Shirt though .

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes! That thing is too cool.

@soulishere3869 Ай бұрын

Do you have links for all the gear used in the last set-up?

@ThinLineDefenseCo Ай бұрын

It should be in the description but if not I can help give you a quick list or point you to what's missing

@soulishere3869 Ай бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo the QD system for the antenna and headset connector doesn't appear to be on the list

@jeremiahsanchez5693 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the 2 pin cable adapter that converts to a 3.5mm

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

at comm gear supply. I think I have a link in the description

@TheRiskyDingo 2 жыл бұрын

What radio would you recommend for mountain use? Talking a couple miles from eachother and integrating a base station style at a campsite. (Ignorant to comms as I use motorolla xts 2500s on my military base for opp drills and they already have comms setup. On the mountain at home though I want something with good range to contact my buddies and my family if they're out deep wheeling and need an assist as there are deadzones being so far from civilization.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

well see...the radios are actually the same. You're asking the wrong question. What frequency would be best for mountain use is what you want to know. All the radios use the same basic power levels and wavelength so you don't see a ton of variation. Antenna does make a lot of variation as radio works by line of sight...so the higher, the better. A tall antenna and a long wavelength frequency will travel the longest and would be best suited for outdoor use. As gee wiz, short wavelengths permeate structures better but travel shorter distances so shorter would be better for urban use. So...which radio. Get a baofeng. You may get picked on but learn it...outgrow it...and pass it on. It's easy to get everyone into it when it only costs 20 bucks. Then if you all upgrade...sweet! You'll know what radio you want by then based on your usage...as it likely varies from my prefernces. hope that helps! -Walsh

@TheRiskyDingo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I'll do that and get it the beefy braided antenna you used then. I bought a qD setup for my plate carrier and I'll get a QD attachment for the baeo. If there's a whole detailed YT video you'd recommend on chirp and how to boost signals I'd love the link!

@ped200014 Жыл бұрын

It's all in your antenna. Look at Jetstream JTB-2B. That's a 10ft tall 6dbi base station antenna for $85. Hang it in a tree with Paracord at 40-80ft. Use KMR400 coax cable to your radio. (KMR400 is knockoff LMR400 for much less but is great quality). +3dbi antenna = 2x power +6dbi = 2x range Height of antenna means 10x more than transmit power. Learn about hanging antennas from trees with air cannon launchers. Baofengs can easily reach 15-20 miles with a setup like this one ridge lines. If that fails get a 50w mobile radio, stuff it in an ammo can with a simplex repeater and Lifepo4 battery.

@yoyoyolo-kf3qi 2 жыл бұрын

If your using dmr be carful to make sure your cable is properly RF protected

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Yea or the ham fudds will show up and wave their teeth at me -Walsh

@jeremiahmaniscalco9308 2 жыл бұрын

I just made the jump to pick up the com gear set up. But I had a quick question, I hooked it all up and only the left ear on my Sordin supreme pro-x is that the normal?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Negative... Is it all sounds or just the radio?

@jeremiahmaniscalco9308 2 жыл бұрын

Just radio

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahmaniscalco9308 I'd check your radio cord ends. Sounds like it may not be tight.

@blykoger 9 ай бұрын

How do you buy a hi threat headset?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 9 ай бұрын

Use the contact us page. I think they usually work with large companies and not single consumers so just do the inquiry...they'll email you and help you setup the purchase. yes, though....kinda goofy. -Walsh

@mikehawkswollen5819 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Walsh!! Coul the set up at 13:42 be used with sordin supreme pro x led? Are the sordins mic compatible?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Well...sort of. You'd have to do the mic mod to the sordins to add the mic and u94 downlead. As the pro-x led is sold, it only has the 3.5mm so you'd need the comm gear supply setup to integrate those.

@mikehawkswollen5819 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo got it thanks.

@Airsoftforall 5 ай бұрын

Personally, I use an antenna relocation and put my radio low on the right side.

@CRinJersey 2 жыл бұрын

If I get a high threat lvl100 comms will you talk to me through them Walsh 😀 Great vid brother

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

lol get your HAM license, you can talk to me!

@basedviet 2 жыл бұрын

What radio pouch are you using?

@ThinLineDefenseCo 2 жыл бұрын

Those are the defense mechanism sidekick radio pouches. I'll be showing those next weekend!

@basedviet 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineDefenseCo thanks!

@GothiicAngels 9 ай бұрын

I have two Baofeng and a Yaesu handhelds, I find seeing as I do not use the digital part of the Yaesu, the Baofengs are actually better. Reason? battery longevity and ease of programming.

@ThinLineDefenseCo 9 ай бұрын

absolutely, chirp makes an into to radios about a 2 second programming experience. -Walsh