Do you need a Radio for playing Airsoft? My MilSim Setup (+ Beginner Guide)
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- ► I explain my MilSim Radio Communication Setup for Airsoft. I go through an easy beginner radio setup guide with a Midland G5 and security in-ear headset, an advanced communication setup with the Howard Leight active hearing protection and a speaker mic connected with an AUX cable, and then finally explain my Peltor Comtac III dual comm setup with two Baofeng UV5R+ and two JCI Comms 6 Pin to Kenwood adapters on my plate carrier with foldable blade antennas. Enjoy this Radio or Comms Overview.
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** You have any Questions? Drop 'em here and I make a follow-up video!
Is it hard to shoulder your rifle with a antenna on the shoulder?
How do you manage the mesh mask with the ear pro? Mine clips into helmet but the ear pro smashes that plastic onto my ear which is very uncomfortable.
So you live in Germany and have a amateur radio license or do you live in a nabouring country where you don't need a license?
Try mounting your antennas on the back reason 1 shouldering your weapon will be easier, 2 its easier to hide your comms cuz you'll be skylining yourself
Hey eine frage in gehe jetzt einmal davon aus das man diese Lizenz in Deutschland braucht. Wo und mit wievielenjahren kann man die machen
Always close your blinds when dressing up full gear at home.
Nah, I wanna assert dominance. They *need* to see my larp kit
@@troubleinbound lol
In murica that not an issue
T poses in kit
@@chinookh4713 Not if you have neighbors that hate you and have nothing better to do.
“Especially in America.” Yes sir.
Hallo Phoenix,
The new Baofeng - UV-9R or UV-82 - you can run 2 channels at the same time. They have two PTT buttons, and the microfone also have two PTT buttons, so you can talk and listen two channels using only one radio and one microfone.
You are right! The model I am using also can do 2 channels - but you can only listen to the 2nd one, not directly talk without switching on the device itself.
With Baufeng UV-82 you can listen and talk on two channels at the same time (5R only can listen on two channels, but not talk on both). And there is a specific speaker/mic for the modelwith 2 PTT buttons: www.aliexpress.com/item/32905324067.html. The radio: es.aliexpress.com/item/32961528047.html. Also two PTT buttons
In a pinch, a group WhatsApp works OK for a squad where not everyone has radio comms. Obviously more clunky than a radio and PTT etc but you get some amusing voice messages saved for later
Hahahaha, that must be hilarious! The problem here in Germany. Service for mobile phones is usually super bad on game fields or not existing!
Ah yeah. Not ideal. We're pretty lucky in the UK as we seem to have decent coverage most places.
I would say same but when it comes to Airsoft fields they can be really off the grid!
i found this guy a few weeks ago when i needed ideas for my helmet and ever since then if i ever need any airsoft advice i always go to your page this video and the plate carrier one really helped so thanks alot your videos are really detailed and helpful now i also know how im gonna setup my carrier and radio :)
Thanks dude! That’s amazing and makes me really happy!!!!
Awsome video buddy. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Finally a communication video
Danke super Video!
war echt hilfreich da ich auch so langsam mit Funk anfangen wollte :)
Well that’s a no brainer, regardless weather it’s a REAL combat situation or playing airsoft......especially when it’s a Milsim game. It is imperative to be in constant communication with ALL MEMBERS of your team in order to execute your objective, and be successful with your mission. A back up plan is covertness with hand signals, and assignments for each team member. 😎😉USN RETIRED, 1ST GULF WAR VETERAN 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️👍
Dank dir, bestell ich mir auf jeden fall die Earmore. Ich habe lange nach einem Guten Headset gesucht, was mein gehör tatsächlich schützt
Great explanation of radio set ups! Ty
Glad it was helpful!
In Canada (and I think the US), you need a license/certificate to transmit with the UV-5R, as you metnioned. But, unlike what you suggested, you cannot legally communicate with FRSs with a non-FRS device. Physically, you can and chances are incredibly low that anyone would report you for it, but just know that that is law here.
thank you! i was using the wrong aux cable, up and running now.
I thought you were kidding when you showed that double set up but i am total noob! Looks fun!
Forgot to mention that peltors are about 8 times as much as a pair of Howard leights
And worth every €€€.
Depends on which model but yes comtac are expensive.
@@Sdukes001 you don’t need actual hearing pro most of the time just buy some knock offs lol
amazing video
I recommend getting a small radio and a Ham radio, ham radio on the side and the personal small radio on the plate carrier
7:00 in most countries and I believe international regulation says you can listen to any channel you would like to (police) but however you cannot transmit anything. In the US and some places in Europe you can get police scanner app on your phone
Thanks for the vids needed a proper good. I’d and I’ve found it here thanks
Glad I could help!
PhoenixFeatherAirsoft Iwhat would be a good headset with the rails
Finally a disclaimer for the Baofeng thank you for that.
Btw can you send an Link for the Amplifier please?
In the description. Check JCI.Comms either on Facebook or Instagram!
Good video man. I should gotten dual com.
That would be cool :P
With baofeng uv5r's you can just program it to monitor/listen to 2 channels then have both the channels on the main screen so that all you have to do is press the A/B button to swap between the 2 when you want to talk to either or. Your setup is nice but ultimately a waste of money and messy.
Exactly, there's easier and cheaper ways to operate dual channels as an RO.
Would love to see a video on how to exactly convert the the howard leights from the headband to helmet mount
All righty bro! Its definitely a struggle as I talked to my buddy Basti yesterday!
Isn’t it just clipping them out of the mount of the headband and clip them back in the helmet mount? Like all Peltors or Earmores?
I was actually thinking about getting one for operation skag meat. Its a borderlands 2 themed post apocalyptic event on a big field. Its krieg and his blood eyes vs hyperion. I've only done weekend skirmishes but never big 12 hr continuous events. Luckily for me since its not milsim, you can dress casually and use any gun. Of course my slightly beat up cyma ak would be fitting.
13:14
Dude wtf I’m seeing muzzle flash. Did they all accidentally bring the wrong guns?
Those are all propane effect guns made by the echo04 group down in Florida. They add a ton of fun to the game!
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Damn that’s awesome! Ya some peltors would definitely come in handy there.
Milsim West also allows blank fire weapons, so real steel but shooting blanks.
Muchas gracias por la información, acompañado del los subtítulos.
Hey Phoenix, were you on a airsoft radio podcast? I was on my regular routine at work, listening to airsoft podcasts... and I am pretty sure I heard your voice. Haha
Yes I was! On Airsoft Radio & The Chairsofter Podcast !!!!
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft nice!!!!!
Discord plus headphones. Job done 😂
Hahahah that’s funny but sadly most German airsoft fields have horrible connection as they are way out there in the nothing. Otherwise that’s a really cool idea
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft shit I definitely overlooked the connection issues 😂😂 it's the hill Billy comm system
Kann es sein das ich dich zu diesem Video inspiriert habe 😂😂😂
Und danke für die Hilfe es läuft 1A👌
juhu, keine Ahnung ob ich von die Inspiriert wurde. Kann jetzt kein Zusammenhang sehen zwischen TH-cam und Insta.
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft weil ich fragte wie ich den gehörschutz zum Headset bekomme
That basti dude looks awfully familliar to me, and the nickname also checks out, is he an austrian (vague enough question to not give away his exact location online, but also severely helps to check if he might be it or not)
About the water guns you were looking for they are on ebay
Ha! Thanks for the tip broski!!!!
Also running Dual peltors with baofeng coms. Shit works fuckin good
Yes, dude it does! Just love it!
Do you have left ear = local (team) Right ear = regimental (command) that is how I run mine so I remember
hey, really good video, I do have a question though: In the simple midland g5 headset Setup, why do you use the extra speaker mic? you can just connect the headset with the aux cable to the g5, it dosent make a real difference, or am i mistaking something?
Well it depends. The Howard Leights do not have a microphone so you need the external speaker mic just for that. Otherwise you can just hear incoming traffic. Is that what you mean?
Mit dem UV5R kannst du sowieso schon auf zwei Frequenzen gleichzeitig funken.
Why not just do throat mics? Wouldn't it be easier for your team?
Does the ptt send voice to both muffs on headset or do I have a busted ptt? It’s shooting ear protection that cuts out with loud noises, yes both muffs work.
Got the Peltor XPI single com, will it work with ztac Kenwood ptt and without the amplifier for the baofeng?
can I use the same mount that you use to attach your peltors on my Howard Leights? great video by the way
Thank you! Love your username btw haha! No, you cannot use exactly those, as these are specifically made for Peltor's. For the Howard Leights I am not so sure at the moment of how to do it. I will look into it!
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoftThank you!
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft I have a PTS flux and would like to try your Howard Leight build. Any update on the proper mount?
Great video!
Question, my head hurts after an hour or two in my helmet, I've inserted new pads so now it's 3 hours but what should I do? Get a new one??
Maybe you can try the repro Team Wendy pads. I believe I showed them in the AliExpress Items video. Other than that, sadly, I would say you might need a better fitted Helmet. I can run mine all day no problem!
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft ouh, I will go have a look now, the thing is, I was thinking to go Dutch the hooligan style but where do I put the battery for my GoPro plus I do hit my head on things and I do feel head heavy quite a bit :/
Yes, I recommend a helmet more than a boonie for sure. If it wasn't for my helmet I would have had multiple concussions. So it helped me a lot! If you use a boonie hat you can attach a battery pack in a pouch on the back. I did that in the 24h Mission video on my channel. You can check it out there. With a base cap I am not sure
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft nice, lovely, I think I should go for a new helmet that isn't going to break the bank, thanks Mr Phoenix!
Cable management nightmare
true. With baofeng uv5r's you can just program it to monitor 2 channels then switch between 2 channels to talk with the push of the A/B button. His setup is cool and all but ultimately a waste of money and very messy.
Great informative video, could you give me some tips on how the boafeng radio attaches to the howard leight headset, you mention an external microphone etc but there only appears to be one 3.5mm jack input.
Any help would be much appreciated
Dean
yes exactly, both the HL and the external Mic would have a female 3.5mm input. So you will need a 2x male 3.5mm aux cable to connect them :)
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft Hey phoenix
Thankyou for the reply, any links or advice which types of cables to get? Apologies I'm new to radio comms setups.
Also sent you a fb message.
Kind regards
Dean
hey dude. Just check on amazon or your local music store :)
@@backdropsbases4236 hello fellow person named dean
@@thekidd638 hey man
Question why do I get feedback through my auk cable on my Howard Leigh and Baufeng??
what would e funny is getting a very good radio, and just connecting to an enemys coms and just follow what their doing
Welche Frequenzen darf man benutzen für ein Spiel bei uns in Deutschland
How do you have your PTT attached? Looks like a rubber band but how do you have it strung up
So do you have a license for the baofeng radios
Let me show you my simple two radios setup with a 1000e+ Peltors. For airsoft.
Do you have your radio license, even though it doesn’t matter with the UV5R I’m not a sad ham just a guy wanting one
Wanted to ask yoy about the tac-sky ear protection on Amazon and what you think about them at a glance
head very positive stuff about them within my team. they will be featured in a video soon ;)
Do you know how to fix the issue with the radio and nit hearing it well without an amplifier or where to buy one ?
No. I think that is a hardware issue and can only be solved with an in line amplifier
1:00 , every russian general
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I have a question I'm running a Ktac headset with amplification and noise reduction. I bought a KTac PTT but I'm not getting any noise from the radio in my headset. I'm running a twin channel boafeng
I have no idea. Don't know what the Ktac Headset is.
How about some info on wearing ear pro with the mesh mask? The plastic on the mash is smashed into my ears by my peltors, very uncomfortable. Advice?
mhh - hard to say from a distance. Maybe change the face mask. But definitely will think about how to explain that in a video!
PhoenixFeatherAirsoft thanks!
You can put some velcro on your earpro, and on the end of your face pro, this way you connect it to you ear pro instead of putting the strap under it..
Das Problem bei dem vorgestellten Baofeng Funkgerät ist das man dafür eine Lizenz braucht um es legal benutzen zu dürfen!!
AirPods with hearing pro
How do you prevent enemy communications interception?
You don’t
Would be funny if someone carry a Ackerschnacker :D
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@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft :D But it would be very cool if you have to install a telefon line to a FOB.
@@rexmcstiller4675 Like the poor fellas in Stalingrad. Run a copper line across the battlefield -.-
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft but it would be a nice variety of the every day life of a milsim
13:14 Can anyone provide links? Cause I'd love to watch those videos.
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@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft what about the one with the dark tight corridor and the grenades popping.
how do you use two radio's on one headset id be intrested
The DUal Comms system come with two adapters for two radios. Everything else can get a little complicated. I know that JCI Comms on Instagram has some solutions to run f.e. 2 baofengs with one control unit. But its not so easy. The easiest woulod be to run two security stlye earphones with push to talk on both ears.
PLEASE do not understate the importance of getting a licence if you're going to use those baofeng radios in your future videos! I appreciate the effort in mentioning how it can interfere, however, It needs to be stated more authoritatively! Serious issues can arise from the unlicensed use and misuse of the baofeng radios, this is very important!
But that kind of radio is basically a ham radio so what do you need an amateur radio license to operate that type of radio
Get a GMRS license. You dont need a HAM license. Dont use the HAM frequencies.
2 questions;
1) Do you use radios in regular games? Or just milsim?
2) I live in the UK and just got a Baofeng radio, does anyone know if I require a license?
You can use a radio in whatever situation you need
Fellow Brit here. From the research I have done, technically you do require a license to operate a radio, but there are no recorded cases of police interaction from the usage of a Baofeng. As long as you don’t interfere with Government comms, you’re all good!
Hope this helps!
Hello Phoenix,
what kind of antena do you use for Baofeng (time 9:33)? Thank you very much.
Ey Ondra, the Link is in the description!
Cheers!
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft My bad, sorry... Thank you for help. :)
No worries dude
U can use the headset with fast helmet emerson?
sure why not? depends on which mounts or maybe no mount ;)
Baofeng UV82HP has dual band so you don’t have to run 2 radio setups
uv5r also has dual band...
Is it hard to hear stuff in a game with headphones on?
No because this one have microphones inside that amplify the sound outside. you here much better witch this !
What a goofball
xD
i have many questions.
-why would you need ear protection while playing airsoft? it is not real noise making firearm?
-why would you have a "plate carrier" it will prevent you from felling the HIT of the enemy airsoft balls, how can you know if somebody hit you?
-also if you use a radio like this, anybody could hear you talk. why not the enemy hear you? they just have to scan the frequency and find the channel where you talk.
from those comments I guess you never actually played, is that correct?
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft i wish i could, but there is no club where i live.
could you please tell me about the spying on communication question? i had the answer for the other two questions yesterday while watching some of your other video. i have yet to find information on the open communication system problem.
i have a cheaper idea. 2 baofeng each with a ptt. aux cable each to a 2-1 aux splitter and a single aux to your active ear pro. bam saved you like 600 cdn right there lol
for running dual comms i mean
Hahahaha that could work and would be a great budget build. I should just try it for that 😂🚀
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft hah it was just a thought XD
The uv5r can run 2 channels anyway?
that is true. To communicate on the other channel you have to physically switch every time though.
Whr r u from?
Welche Taschen benutzt du für die Baofengs?
Check mal mein AliExpress Video ;)
I run reproduction palators because I'm not spending 600 pounds on comms when I can get a reproduction that works equaly as well for 60 pounds😂
That’s a good joke
Have you shoot a real fire arms before?
Yes. Why?
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft Just asking.. I just want my comment to be replied. lol
@@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft Whats your plan after quarrantine?
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When you have a radio wired into your hearing protection is it difficult or annoying to know what is going on on the battle field?
Well, to be honest it can be really annoying! You have to find the middle ground, if everyone is holding radio discipline its definitely worth it!
What about using a discord channel ?
Great idea! I think people already did that. The problem in Germany…. Most of the fields are a little off the roads and are usually in areas with bad internet coverage. Also many people are “scared” to bring their phone on the field. Though I think it would be great 👍🏻 deffo wanna try this!
lmao couldve just bought a dmr radio for the dual channel
8:15
13:13
you can't transmit on the baofeng whatsoever unless you have a HAM licence
Not true. Get a GMRS license.
In the UK you can buy a Business radio license that covers a whole business or team and allows you to use ham/Baofeng radios on a specific range of frequencies, £75 for 3 years and covers all team members
2nd !!!
dude, you gotta get rid of the rubbers. get some shock cord. the rubberbands look redicuklous. looks like a hillbilly setup.
actually a good idea! Thanks!
Why radios? Russian army use radios, Ukrainian use starlink, so why not use discord with wireless headphone?
That could totally work on a smaller field. The problem with Discord is that you need a Internet Connection. Usually on fields, as they tend to be kind of remote, you have bad cell reception. Also you would here people shooting etc.
Trash radios