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Title: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 05, 2006, 11:48:45 am
Anyone use walkie talkie's on site? Seen motorla 2pack with charging base for £60. Any good?
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Len Gribble on January 05, 2006, 12:07:28 pm
Alan

Yes on big jobs very useful saves on phone calls.

Len
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 05, 2006, 12:16:58 pm
That was my idea. Another TOY ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: benny d on January 05, 2006, 02:23:55 pm
Hi Alan,
Where have you see the two pack Motorollas?
Tnx
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 05, 2006, 02:26:16 pm
Try midlands GXT500  5w radios..14 mile range capability 22 channels, and 38 privacey codes per channel..about £59 a set.. ;D might as well DX whilst on those long jobs...superb audio and range...available from :P...welll....er....me ;)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 05, 2006, 02:54:18 pm
Take Scott up on his offer. 14 MILES :o!! That's gotta be one motha of a truck mount you're running there ;D.

My motorala's were from Staples and they have a 3km range. Which sounds sufficient to me but as for several floors up with computers all around ...... I dont know. Scotts kit sounds good.

Tell you what I'll sell you mine and I'll get rid of a pair of Scotts for you.  ;)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 05, 2006, 03:44:36 pm
Hey...good idea ;D  They are variable power up to 5w..check out the spec. www.aurora-services.co.uk/eshop.htm (http://www.aurora-services.co.uk/eshop.htm)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 05, 2006, 08:02:29 pm
I'm in! I've kept all the packaging and I'm going back to staples tomorrow to get a refund.
Will I need a licence to operate them? How much are the Nimh battery packs and charging base or are they included like the set I just bought.
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 05, 2006, 08:32:54 pm
Alan
licence ::) They operate on 462 mhz...the ones you bought are prob pmr 466...the ones sold almost everywhere, but dont reach further than a few hundred yards, providing theres nothing in the way.
these radios are not sold in the uk and are prob not licencable here unless you hold a ham licence, but there will be no problems and have had no problems as of yet....however it is not advisable to use them on certain channels if you leave in clevland, as they can interfere with some health authority frequencies...anywhere else...fine.
The chargers and battery packs are available on order, usualy within a week, and yet to be added to the site...at £30, however, as they are american,a 110v-240v adapter is required...they only cost a few quid...(you can use an alternative charger which is the same or above rating)We will however be advertising the full kit on there shortly..
regards...scott
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Art on January 05, 2006, 09:53:54 pm
Scott,

 Is the site yours?
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 06, 2006, 07:36:59 am
Hi
Yes the site is mine...I know it's a bit shoddy at the mo, but we're in the middle of setting up a proper one for those type of goods, and it's just temporary.
We host a few online stores, including adult ones :o...but I have been dealing with communication equipment, such as...since 1980...so only import stuff that I know is of quality. I have held a ham radio licence since 1981, so know all about this field.
These radios are new on the market, and are the first of their kind to push out 5 watts, at such an economical price range.
Since my last post, we have struck a deal with suppliers, to also supply, the whole kit, which includes 2 radios,charger, 2 battery packs, and head sets..and these will soon be on sale too...Our aim is to import electronic goods which are un-obtainable or too expensive, or indeed (grey area) in the UK, and resell at affordable prices...I think it is a disgrace what they sell these pmr rubbish for in this country...they are toys.
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 06, 2006, 07:47:28 am
Forgot to mention...We have sold over 100 sets of these since november ;D
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 06, 2006, 03:04:12 pm
In that case what's a carpet cleaners discount? ;)
Alan
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 07, 2006, 03:00:45 am
Theyre sold at discount mate...wouldnt be any point otherwise....if you live near here, youre welcome to come and try them out. ;)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 08, 2006, 02:57:02 pm
What part of the world you in alan?
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 08, 2006, 03:07:05 pm
Dont be shy guys...the equivelant "kenwood"  or "icom" radios are £90 each ;D
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 08, 2006, 06:33:10 pm
Croydon.

Tried my (up to 3km range) motorolla's. Managed about 300 meters in a suburban area. thats 10% of their potential!

The range I need is for working in a 21 storey office block with all the associated computer interferance.

Are yours clumsy great things? How do they compare to the average mobile phone in size?
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Len Gribble on January 08, 2006, 07:50:22 pm
Alan

Croydon! That must be the Nestles building.

Len
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: Alan Brooker. Aqualink Carpet Care on January 08, 2006, 08:47:43 pm
Nope. Leon House.
Nice try.
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: williamx on January 08, 2006, 09:35:59 pm
They sell these radios on ebay
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 10, 2006, 07:23:52 pm
No ,no clumsy....You must have ferret hands ;D
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 10, 2006, 07:32:53 pm
Williamx
Thats prob my brothers store...he's in wisconsin, usa...
He has a shop over there, and sells via ebay too. 8)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: benny d on January 10, 2006, 07:48:36 pm
Hi Scott,
Have you got the Midland GXT 500 Walkie Talkies with the the whole kit yet? If so how much would it be?
Thanks
Ben
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 10, 2006, 09:26:15 pm
Benny

Havnt updated the web page yet, as there isnt enough hours in the day!
Yes We had a load last week, but they are gone again..I do hope to have them in stock again by the 18th jan....they are the full lit including headset, battery packs and charger(however bear in mind what I said about the charger)...£89 plus p&p....will have it on site by fri evening...you can have a look then...cheers
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: benny d on January 10, 2006, 10:18:26 pm
Scott,
Is there such a thing as a holder that you can clip onto your belt for the walkie talkies?
Tnx.
Ben
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 11, 2006, 06:20:10 am
There is indeed...It's a belt clip and its a springy one, rather than the sturdy ones that can snap..In other words, It slides onto the back of the radio, and you can pull the clip outwards, and It's spring loaded to help avoid breaking the clip or radio...they are included.
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 13, 2006, 07:32:21 am
Benny & alan
Check now...page updated...
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: benny d on January 13, 2006, 12:10:19 pm
Benny & alan
Check now...page updated...

Hi, Ive just seen it, looks really good  ;)
Title: Re: walkie talkie's
Post by: scott. on January 14, 2006, 02:08:10 am
well, get in touch, if you're interested darlin...sold another 30 sets this week...cheers ;D