From: Horrocks, Aaron (ACHb@pge.com)
Date: Fri May 30 2003 - 07:35:53 PDT
Jim Newton & myself belong to a combat sim club known as the Cimmerians. We already have extensive use with FRS radios for use from squad communications to convoys. In convoys, our normal radio channel is 10-10 if I'm not mistaken. It's great to pull up next to another member while on route and call him up so to speak. For convoys it's a very valuable tool, call to stop for gas, or a pit stop, rest, etc. While there are a great deal of FRS radios out there, only the Motorola and Kenwood standout as the best of those radios. A newer design, GRMS, uses many of the same channels, has a better range (5 miles instead of 2.5), and more features.
I have thought of making a small sign for the rear of my vehicles that say something like:
Cimmerian in Transport
FRS Radio: 10-10
Unlike in civy vehicles, MVs tend to be louder, especially when driving at or near top speed. A product that's an adapter for certain models of these radios to work with current and past issue radio gear like helmets would be a great product!
Aaron Horrocks
1952 M38A1
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From: m35products [mailto:m35prod@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 6:21 AM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: [MV] MVCOMNET
Greetings, Guys and Gals of the Green:
I have been thinking about designing an intercom system for my two M35's
that would allow both drivers and assistant drivers in each truck to
communicate with one another. There are mil-spec intercom systems on the
market that could be used, but they are very expensive. See, for example,
http://www.derry.gentexcorp.com/lvishome.html .
I am considering using inexpensive off-the-shelf headset intercoms for
intra-truck, and adapting FRS (Family Radio Service) radios to these
intercoms for truck-to-truck. (These require no license). These could be
helpful during towing or rescue operations. In the event that a convoy forms
up for one of the rallies, any vehicle with one of these systems could
monitor the messages from the convoy leaders, either mounted or on the
ground. Since no military or ham frequencies would be used, there would be
no legality questions, and when you get home, you could talk with your
buddies in town when out driving your M/V's.
By standardizing on a set of frequencies in a common, commercially-available
type of radio, communications among any M/V operators would be possible,
without having to do any pre-arranged fitting of com gear. Just think of the
possibilties: Anytime you see a M/V, displaying the official front or rear
bumper symbol for MVCOMNET you could say "howdy". Those folks who already
have mil-spec headset intercom systems in their vehicles could simply add an
adapter to allow the use of the FRS sets.
An added feature would be the ability to receive commercial AM / FM radio
through the headsets. Options can include extra headsets for passengers,
outside speakers, etc. Portable FRS radios could be used by
infantry...er...family members on foot.
If any individuals or clubs think that they would be interested, please
email my company at M35products@aol.com .
Arthur P. Bloom,
MVCOMNET NY-0001
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