Hillslam Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 UPDATE: I just charged the battery for several hours and upon re-inserting it, the radio had retained its programming. I cannot explain it, nor can I explain why it wasnt before. However I confirmed it wasnt before and now it is. eh. I'll take it. Link to post Share on other sites
galactica Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Internal antenna's not going to work with an aluminium case! Link to post Share on other sites
Hillslam Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I confirmed its an external antennae. Its just not the full length of the two included antennae models, obviously. UPDATE 2 on the losing memory: I charged the battery overnight just to see what would happen: the radio lost its memory settings. I'm at a loss as to what is going on there - maybe a capacitor? Link to post Share on other sites
PPM05 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I still have a few questions I did not understand. Please bear with me Will I be able to connect my real deal MSA Sordins or Peltor Comtac II's with the Dragon Red Airsoft MBITR replica ? Obviously without having to modify anything ? When will the Gen II's be available ? And last but not least did the Spartan Airsoft ones ship out yet ? Thanks in advance. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I still have a few questions I did not understand. Please bear with me Will I be able to connect my real deal MSA Sordins or Peltor Comtac II's with the Dragon Red Airsoft MBITR replica ? Obviously without having to modify anything ? NO, You will have to either attach your own u-183/u to the radio or send DragonRed one and they will have the manufacturer (DH) set it up for you. No clue if this will require an additional fee besides the price of the connector. When will the Gen II's be available ? The only thing that I got from DragonRed is that they were shooting for Sept. And last but not least did the Spartan Airsoft ones ship out yet ? No clue on this one, maybe someone else can answer this one. Thanks in advance. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
PPM05 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks statkikzero I'll shoot DR a mail to ask how much it will cost me :/ A few other questions I forgot to mention in my previous post ! - Will the Gen II's have the u-183/u connector or will they remain the same ? - What will the improvements be for the DR gen II MBITR ? Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 The only improvements that I was given info on was the fact that the body is now metal and the buttons will work(?). Also, in another forum a rep from DR (huang???) said that the manufacturer (DH) cannot get ahold of the u-183/u in large enough quantities. That was the case for the Gen I, so whether or not that connector happens for the Gen II remains to be seen. If you get in contact with them be sure to keep us all informed. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Some news about Spartan versión: Hello, Sorry for the dealy! they are in the final test, all radio will ship before 22/9, we will send you tracking number when shipped. plesae waiting a little more! Thanks again! Felix, GWS Link to post Share on other sites
hayabusa46 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/combat-gears/he...dio-us-ver.html @ 105$ Link to post Share on other sites
Hillslam Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well looking at the pics and reading the specs of that, I think I bought the right one. Now just waiting for a metal gen 2 to complete my set. Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Quick update from dragonred about the DH PRC-148: we will post some pictures of the gen 2 in a day or two. We will have time frame and price soon. Same software, same eletrnoic as gen1, mainly improvement is the outlook and reinformcement. Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 My PRC-148 from Spartan has been shipped . Link to post Share on other sites
PPM05 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Nice !!! Let us know when it arrives, i'm anxious to hear how it performs compared to the DR version Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Pre-order up... LINK TO DRAGONRED MBITR v.2 Bit of a price difference but it looks like they added the internal speaker and working buttons. Link to post Share on other sites
Hillslam Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yup already ordered the handset version. $242.00 shipped to the states. Link to post Share on other sites
PPM05 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Damn that's expensive, why would one want that over the Spartan airsoft one ? Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Damn that's expensive, why would one want that over the Spartan airsoft one ? I think like you. Spartan one it´s 268.00$ shipped and can take any real steel headset or handset without modify the radio or headset/handset. Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Doesn't matter much because the Spartan version was a limited run and is sold out. In an email response from gws, they seem to have no plans to make more. The dragonred version looks more appealing since its still available, eh? I like the fact that it's continuously supported and they seem to listen to what the customers want (somewhat). Just my $0.02. Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 ***** ******* double posting!!! Link to post Share on other sites
gsquared Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Does anybody know if the Blade antenna's will fit? Link to post Share on other sites
statikzero Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 From Dragonred: Yes, blade antenna will be available as optional parts. There are optional parts coming like PC wire, software, frequence wire etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Hillslam Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Damn that's expensive, why would one want that over the Spartan airsoft one ? I think like you. Spartan one it´s 268.00$ shipped and can take any real steel headset or handset without modify the radio or headset/handset. Well the Spartan one is more expensive and as a radio it has FAR less capability: not programmable, only FRs /GMRS, weak power, no antennae options, and the DR version takes whatever headset you want, you just have to send them the connector. The DR gives you 100 programmable channels, many options, high and low power, and a freq range thats incredible: 400-470Mhz. Thats all your FRS, GMRS (meaning the Spartan's band) plus thousands of freqs in addition. Make no mistake - the DR radio is a powerful piece of kit. And now with this gen 2 it has a metal body. The Spartan one was a Talkabout in dress up. I've used mine at several events and I'm convinced. Its performing right next to our $500 radios and is easier to use, plus looks the part. Whats not to love? Link to post Share on other sites
PPM05 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I dont know really as I have neither of those two models, but from what I could see on the internet the Spartan Airsoft one looked more like the real deal and less 'Toyish' compared to the DR Version. I guess I'll buy the DR version anyway since the Spartan one was on a limited run ! Link to post Share on other sites
gsquared Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 price is now 260.00 hmmm? Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Well the Spartan one is more expensive and as a radio it has FAR less capability: not programmable, only FRs /GMRS, weak power, no antennae options, and the DR version takes whatever headset you want, you just have to send them the connector. The DR gives you 100 programmable channels, many options, high and low power, and a freq range thats incredible: 400-470Mhz. Thats all your FRS, GMRS (meaning the Spartan's band) plus thousands of freqs in addition. Make no mistake - the DR radio is a powerful piece of kit. And now with this gen 2 it has a metal body. The Spartan one was a Talkabout in dress up. I've used mine at several events and I'm convinced. Its performing right next to our $500 radios and is easier to use, plus looks the part. Whats not to love? How you know the specs of the Spartan one? in GWS only show the frecuency (400-470mhz too) and power (3w, not a talkabout power...). ¿? Link to post Share on other sites
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