I guess its too much to ask what exactly it is we are looking at?

 

Howard Leight electronic ear pro. Plugged into a 2 way radio.

 

That looks a little fancier than just a '2 way radio'. I have the Howard Leight and a two way Motorola radio. What would I need to buy to make this work?? Would a small lapel mic work, or do I need a full size mic that will accept the two plug ins, as pictured?

 

I guess its too much to ask what exactly it is we are looking at?

Sorry about that got in a hurry and thought I had put that in the post. Edited to have the info.

 

That looks a little fancier than just a '2 way radio'. I have the Howard Leight and a two way Motorola radio. What would I need to buy to make this work?? Would a small lapel mic work, or do I need a full size mic that will accept the two plug ins, as pictured?

That would depend on your particular radio. You just need to buy a mic fits your radio and that has the jack so that the cable can go to the Howard Leight muffs. It may be cheaper for you just to get a different radio because some mics can get expensive.

 

I think what I have is the Model MR350 radios. Guess I need to check into getting a lapel type mic for them.

 

Dang. Thst little radio is only $32 on sale on Amazon,! Sexay


And the Mic for $6.88!!!

 

Dang. Thst little radio is only $32 on sale on Amazon,! Sexay

And the Mic for $6.88!!!

Yep yep. Or you can get an even better deal by going with the Baofeng 888s radios. They are much simpler to operate because they have only 16 channels and on off switch. These can be had for around $16 shipped each. Look on Amazon and Ebay for bundles.

http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-400-4...er/dp/B00ECW9DB4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412394869&sr=8-3&keywords=baofeng+888s

 

I think what I have is the Model MR350 radios. Guess I need to check into getting a lapel type mic for them.

This is the same mic I have for your radio.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palm-Speake...e-MR350R-T280-T5-T3-/221562074163?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item339620f433

Another one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Water-Resis...55R-MR356R-1-pin-/181087010582?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Microphones&hash=item2a29a07f16

You will also need this cable.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/39077321210...2?ru=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=390773212102&_rdc=1

 

Neat setup. The UV5R is a good and inexpensive radio that uses the 2 meter band, which means you also need an amateur radio license to use it in non-emergency situations.

 

Neat setup. The UV5R is a good and inexpensive radio that uses the 2 meter band, which means you also need an amateur radio license to use it in non-emergency situations.

Yep they also can be programmed to be used with frs/gmrs (like Motorola Talk About radios) and murs but are not "legal" because of power and removable antenna.

 

Didn't know that. Do you know how to program them for frs/gmrs?

 

Didn't know that. Do you know how to program them for frs/gmrs?

Yep PM me if you need some help. I am no "expert" but I should be able to help you out.

 

RJT, I have been reading up on all of this thanks for your help and input. I ran through some of my code words with my wife. It's all nonsensical stuff but if the SHTF we will all have a good laugh.

 

RJT, I have been reading up on all of this thanks for your help and input. I ran through some of my code words with my wife. It's all nonsensical stuff but if the SHTF we will all have a good laugh.

LOL you have to keep a sense of humor about things. May seem funny now or "strange" to friends and family but if the SHTF they will not think it all that funny. Having dinner one night with extended family "prepping" came up and some that "your are nuts". However towards the end of the conversation they said "if something happens we know where to go". That's the BIG problem people always think it want happen to them and they don't take it serious. Its like the people that run to the grocery store when they are calling for snow and ice to buy bread and milk. If they have to run to the store to buy bread and milk before a winter storm they have bigger problems.

The reason I posted about this setup is to show people you can a practical rig that is double duty. We use hearing protection for shooting anyway and you should have a portable radio in case of an emergency so only real expense is the $8.00 cable. This setup would allow you to shoot and hear communication from friends and family and it still protects your hearing and keeps you from having temporary hearing loss that would prevent you from hearing what is going on.

 

OK, to be sure I'm right here... I order this mic:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palm-Speaker...item339620f433

And this cord:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390773212102...102&_rdc=1

and it will work with my MR350 in exactly the same way yours is sat up in the picture. Correct? And if I want to get a second UV5R, I could program that one to work with my MR350. So I'd have local comms, but still be able to listen in to HAM traffic. That sounds neat.

So what do you lose between the UV5R and the 888?

 

OK, to be sure I'm right here... I order this mic:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palm-Speaker...item339620f433

And this cord:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390773212102...102&_rdc=1

and it will work with my MR350 in exactly the same way yours is sat up in the picture. Correct? And if I want to get a second UV5R, I could program that one to work with my MR350. So I'd have local comms, but still be able to listen in to HAM traffic. That sounds neat.

So what do you lose between the UV5R and the 888?

Both your links are not valid on Ebay. Just type in MR350 Mic or microphone. Keep in mind that the mic needs to not only fit your radio itself but also have an output jack that can run the cord from the mic to your headphones/ear muffs.

The major difference in the UV5R and the 888 is the 888 only have 16 total channels and has to be programmed via a computer and software that is free on the net. The UV5R you can program in 128 channels. The UV5R can be programmed via the key pad on the unit or by similar software from the net. Both the 888 and UV5R will need a programming cable (Sold Separately) to program utilizing your computer. Same cable work for both UV5R and 888.

The UV5R has a bit of a learning curve to setup but plenty of info and videos on the net that can help. Also folks on here and other forums have them that can help out if need arises.

This mic according to the seller will fit your radio and has the needed jack.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palm-Speake...b9584d62ac245d5838b7625d27d23bf&pid=100033&prg=10926&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=221562074163

This cord will work because it attaches from the mic to the muffs themselves so what radio does not matter. You can use your current radio or use it with another radio combo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390773212102?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It is well worth the investment to go ahead and by a set of the 888's and a UV5R. They are just so much more radio than the MR350 style radios.

The 888 can be had for around $15 each including shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-Baofeng-...Two-way-Amateur-Ham-Radio-/181291147563?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item2a35cb612b

The UV5R can be had for around $35 including shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baofeng-Pof...io-Transceiver-Long-Range-/131296292596?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item1e91de6ef4

Hope this helps....

 

Just ordered the mic and the cord. I already have the UV5R. I guess if it can be programmed to work with the MR350's, I don't need a second one. But am going to have to figure out how to program the UV5R. First I've got to figure out which pack it's in!

 

Get the programming cable and go ahead and download the CHIRP software. This way you can program it from the computer which is much eaiser than doing it from the key pad. Look up your MR350 and see what FRS/GMRS channels are on it and then just program those channels into the UV5R and you will be set.

 

Decided I wanted to get a second Baofeng, but my gosh, there are all sorts of models of those things. Any ideas on which model would be the best for the money? I read up a little bit on them, and sounds like the UV-B5 or the BF-F8+ would be good choices. But figured I'd ask here to see if anyone else has compared these things recently.

 

Looks like the Baofeng UV-5R V2+ is the latest model out for 2014. I dont think you can go wrong with about any model they make. I have the proven UV5R and like it. Since you already have the UV5R I would just order another one of those to keep everything simple and matched up.