First off, it is not in the budget (nor will it ever be) to spend $1000 (US) on comm gear but I'd like to get feedback and recommendations.
I have worked using other referees' electronic flags. They were great for communicating quietly. I have also worked using using other referees' two way radios with headsets. There are some definite pros/cons here with cheaper radios. Having to push to talk, sound quality, securing the radios can be issues. They are nice however.
I am considering purchasing midland lxt600vp3's with headsets and using tunebelts made for iphones to secure them on the shoulders. Total cost for 4 would run about $160 (US) for 4 radios, 4 headsets, and 3 armbands.
I have come across another alternative which is intriguing and I would like to hear if anyone has experience with the VnetPhone or Ejeas full duplex radios? They appear to be motorcycle intercoms adapted to football/soccer usage. Full duplex would be nice but I hate to invest the $300 it would take to invest without hearing from anyone who has tried these.
Any thoughts/experience out there?
I have worked using other referees' electronic flags. They were great for communicating quietly. I have also worked using using other referees' two way radios with headsets. There are some definite pros/cons here with cheaper radios. Having to push to talk, sound quality, securing the radios can be issues. They are nice however.
I am considering purchasing midland lxt600vp3's with headsets and using tunebelts made for iphones to secure them on the shoulders. Total cost for 4 would run about $160 (US) for 4 radios, 4 headsets, and 3 armbands.
I have come across another alternative which is intriguing and I would like to hear if anyone has experience with the VnetPhone or Ejeas full duplex radios? They appear to be motorcycle intercoms adapted to football/soccer usage. Full duplex would be nice but I hate to invest the $300 it would take to invest without hearing from anyone who has tried these.
Any thoughts/experience out there?