Linton Radios.

[KEVORKIAN]

+1 for the Linton 6288...my first radio and it hasn't let me down!
Now if I could only get a wireless PTT Blu-comm for it!

[daddy6stringer]

I have to second that. The Puxing radios will work...but I do not believe they are all that great. Wilson, and the rest of us at HT have had numerous issues as a result of these radios. They are a cheap solution, but I would not say they are a good solution. It seems a lot of guys on here really like them...but I'm not overly fond of them. They have been nothing but hassle for us in the field, at times when we don't need the extra hassle of messing with our radios. If you intend on getting one anyways, I would recommend -NOT- using the PTT earbud/mike, as they are a big pain in the ass. I would recommend finding a better headset for it.

[Troy T. Moore]

I would recommend -NOT- using the PTT earbud/mike, as they are a big pain in the ass. I would recommend finding a better headset for it.

+1 to that. I am looking for something better right now. With gloves and a mask on it is very slow and tedious to use the PTT mic.

I got my pair of PX-777s in the mail on Thursday. My son and I tested them yesterday. On th low power setting we were approx 1.3km apart through dense bush and with hills. Very clear. You could hear the grass swishing as we walked and talked. For AirSoft application these should do just fine. I will let you know how the programming goes.

Thank you all for your info, input, and alternatives.

[EagleDriver]

Let me know if you need help programming, either with the keypad or via the cable.

By the way, we have both the nicer Cavalvy and the EbayBanned knockoff Bowman headsets (with two pin Kenwood connector) and they both work fine with the Puxings. Some people have reported that the knockoff's U94 PTT switch is poorly wired, but mine is ok so far. Been using it for over a year, mostly outdoors, and it's gotten plenty wet.