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[KWP]

This is a fully functional replica of the Marconi PRR (Personal Role Radio) Radio.
It comes preset with 16 channels within the 440MHz range, but can be reprogrammed.
The Radio is powerd by 2x AA batteries and the wireless PTT by 1x flat CR2032 battery.

Package includes the actual Radio (with single PTT, antenna, dial buttons, battery compartment), Wireless Remote PTT, Pouch, Manual, Bowman headset with headband.

Price: US$114

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The PRR as used by US and UK Forces:

Photo 3/4: (Photo Courtesy US Marine Corps, released)


Photo 4/4: (Photo Courtesy Royal Marines, released)

[tomster]

Oh wow, that's awesome, one more thing to put on my list to buy! Programmable as well, so much awesomeness!

[KWP]

Oh wow, that's awesome, one more thing to put on my list to buy! Programmable as well, so much awesomeness!

Well, if you know how to. I think it needs special software. For us here in HK it's not a problem. There are shops who provide such services.

[uscmCorps]

Nice! Any more info about the radio's wattage and actual frequency range of the radio?

[rolling-thunder]

Or where to buy them first?

[-Angel-]

It can be filled with cement for all I care. It looks like a marconi and will sit on the front of my osprey looking pretty, winner.

[chas]

Its so cool that it comes with a headset, PTT and even a pouch! And the headset is in desert Marpat, so cute!

[galactica]

here's hoping they've thought carefully about the wireless PTT individual keys, or there's going to be some really confusing radio goings-on! That antenna is also a little short for 440mhz. Caveat emptor, your range may be compromised!

Edited by galactica, 23 October 2009 - 09:32 AM.

[Robinio]

Looks nice, I'd like to test one...

[Svack]

ooh! any idea if the parts are compatible with the actual PRRs?

[SantaSCSI]

Fill it with dog poo and it will still be on my vest! Any techspecs and sale info?

[tomster]

KWP I'm sure you could help us and get some of them programmed for PMR 446 frequencies, should we buy some. *begs*

[bbstriker]

here's hoping they've thought carefully about the wireless PTT individual keys, or there's going to be some really confusing radio goings-on! That antenna is also a little short for 440mhz. Caveat emptor, your range may be compromised!

These are team radios. How far apart is your team going to be?? If you want range you carry a Squad radio pumping out a few watts.

The MBITTR replica is out shortly at around 4 watts. Combined with the PRR you can have a replicated radio environment similar to squad level comms.

So who is selling these???? I've got $114 waiting.

Edited by bbstriker, 23 October 2009 - 02:59 PM.

[KWP]

The first batch is expected to arrive in Hong Kong on coming Tuesday.
Quantity and which colours etc. I will have to check with the person who imports them from Mainland China.
As for the brand I guess we can assume it will be ACM (All China Made, No-name) as it's with all trades and stuff and they certainly don't pay for licenses.

Range shouldn't be a concern, even the real PRR is made only for short distance communication within your squad (the real PRR working at 2.4GHz has a range of only 500 meters). Any cheapo Motorola Talkabout Walkie Talkie has a range of 2-5 kilometers.

I could ask my contact what he got, if you guys tell me which colours you want.
Afaik, it's two sets available:
1) OD radio, ACU pouch, OD headset, OD R/C
2) Tan radio, desert digi pattern pouch, tan headset, tan R/C

KWP I'm sure you could help us and get some of them programmed for PMR 446 frequencies, should we buy some. *begs*

I will have to change the frequencies on mine too, as here in HK only the 409 band is allowed for us civis.
I was told it may cost me about US$38, probably less.

Edited by KWP, 23 October 2009 - 04:17 PM.

[bbstriker]

The first batch is expected to arrive in Hong Kong on coming Tuesday.
Quantity and which colours etc. I will have to check with the person who imports them from Mainland China.
As for the brand I guess we can assume it will be ACM (All China Made, No-name) as it's with all trades and stuff and they certainly don't pay for licenses.

Range shouldn't be a concern, even the real PRR is made only for short distance communication within your squad (the real PRR working at 2.4GHz has a range of only 500 meters). Any cheapo Motorola Talkabout Walkie Talkie has a range of 2-5 kilometers.

I could ask my contact what he got, if you guys tell me which colours you want.
Afaik, it's two sets available:
1) OD radio, ACU pouch, OD headset, OD R/C
2) Tan radio, desert digi pattern pouch, tan headset, tan R/C


I will have to change the frequencies on mine too, as here in HK only the 409 band is allowed for us civis.
I was told it may cost me about US$38, probably less.

Hi.

I'm after the OD model. Please PM when in position to organise a sale.

[Operator12]

these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with?

[tomster]

these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with?

The one that comes with the set?

[Operator12]

The one that comes with the set?

Well obviously, I ment other teammates with different radios.

[tomster]

They're programmable, so I guess with any radio. Provided that it will be able to be programmed in the same frequencies as your teammates radios.

[bbstriker]

these look awesome, I need a new headset too. What kinds of radios will these work with?

These radios will work with any other radios on the same frequency range. If they are on the 440Mhz+ range, then they will very likely be able to be programmed to UK 8 PMR frequencies around 446mhz and therefore work with any standard UK PMR radio.

However, since they are programmable, they will also work with any other radio and can be similarly programmed.