UK Motorsport photogs - communications

KennyG · 15th of June 2005 (Wed)

I'd be greatful if the mods could leave this here as it is where the target readers turn up.

Having run tests with 446MHz licence free hand-held radios (walkie talkies for the older generation), it seems that the better quality models will cover most UK racing circuits. You can buy a pair for as little as £40.

I would like to suggest that anyone who owns one of these units check on Channel 6 for any other UK Canon motorsport photographers who may be at the circuit the same time as you. It is a great way of contacting other POTN members .

Be aware, some teams use them in the paddock as do some race control centres. Channel 6 seems to be the least used, well until we start using it.

Moppie · 16th of June 2005 (Thu)

What a great idea!

Just a small note, Iv had some experiance with these, and if you are serious about useing them it pays to stay away from the cheaper ones. While they will have the range, they tend to be terriable power consumers, aset of 3-4 alkaline batteries will often only give you 4-5 hours of on time, and maybe 10-15min of talk/listen time.
It can make them expensive to keep powered.
The more expensive models have thier own rechargable batteries, and will last much longer, as well as being more reliable. They also have better quality speakers, mics, etc etc.

andygrif · 16th of June 2005 (Thu)

Top idea Kenny! I must admit that I would like to do more motorsport photography....it's more of buzz than anything else I've done.

Perhaps we could have the next POTN branded product....POTN Channel 6 walkie-talkies!

KennyG · 16th of June 2005 (Thu)

I will be at Oulton Park from dawn to dusk on both days, anywhere from pit lane, grid, trackside to the media centre. Feel free to call me on channel 6.

I use Icom 4088SR's which are at the expensive end of the 446 hand-helds, but I needed something with a degree of weatherproofing. Believe it or not the cheaper models tend to have more features but all I need is reliable point-to-point comms. I have held my Amateur Radio licence for 30 plus years and made my choice on knowing Icom equipment and how well it is built.

Cadwell · 4th of July 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyG

Having run tests with 446MHz licence free hand-held radios (walkie talkies for the older generation), it seems that the better quality models will cover most UK racing circuits.

Excellent devices, highly recommended. The ideal thing for ordering ice cream

Dave_G · 16th of November 2005 (Wed)

Got myself a pair of little Binatone MR600s for the princely sum of £30.

Perfick!

Se7enUK · 30th of November 2005 (Wed)

I can imagine trying to talk into one of them when the the GP125's are flying past

good idea though.

Dave_G · 1st of December 2005 (Thu)

they come with an earpiece. hehe

"hello" *BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRP*

JuZ · 9th of December 2005 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_G

Got myself a pair of little Binatone MR600s for the princely sum of £30.

Perfick!

Where did you get them from mate? I'd love to meet up with some of you

Dave_G · 10th of December 2005 (Sat)

PM Sent!

GSH · 7th of January 2006 (Sat)

Just picked up a cheap set myself, i'll get some spare rechargeable AAA's to overcome any talk-time issues.

Roll on the new season, must meet up with some of POTN's finest this year

Swaffs · 12th of January 2006 (Thu)

I'm just looking into these now ready for when a bunch of us are touring later in the year, would be handy at race meets as well. Keep an ear out for me shouting.

Swaffs

Se7enUK · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

anyone recommend a cheap model?

MattL · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Good Idea! I have 3 of the buggers. Moppie perhaps we should set something similar up for the V8s?

Dave_G · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Se7enUK

anyone recommend a cheap model?

I got some Binatone MR600s, £30 a pair, come with charger, rechargable batteries and an earpice.

Work a treat, have used them a fair bit around the office...

15th of June 2005 (Wed)	#1
KennyG Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2,252	UK Motorsport photogs - communications I'd be greatful if the mods could leave this here as it is where the target readers turn up. Having run tests with 446MHz licence free hand-held radios (walkie talkies for the older generation), it seems that the better quality models will cover most UK racing circuits. You can buy a pair for as little as £40. I would like to suggest that anyone who owns one of these units check on Channel 6 for any other UK Canon motorsport photographers who may be at the circuit the same time as you. It is a great way of contacting other POTN members . Be aware, some teams use them in the paddock as do some race control centres. Channel 6 seems to be the least used, well until we start using it. __________________ Ken Professional Motorsport Photographer 2 x 1D MK-II, 7D, 17-40L, 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 100-400L, 300 2.8L IS, 500 4.0L IS, 85 1.8, 50 1.4, 1.4 & 2.0 MK-II TC.

16th of June 2005 (Thu)	#2
Moppie He's a Mod, He's a Mod. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Akarana, Aotearoa. (Kiwiland) Posts: 14,265 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications What a great idea! Just a small note, Iv had some experiance with these, and if you are serious about useing them it pays to stay away from the cheaper ones. While they will have the range, they tend to be terriable power consumers, aset of 3-4 alkaline batteries will often only give you 4-5 hours of on time, and maybe 10-15min of talk/listen time. It can make them expensive to keep powered. The more expensive models have thier own rechargable batteries, and will last much longer, as well as being more reliable. They also have better quality speakers, mics, etc etc. __________________ flickr Have you Calibrated your Monkey lately?

16th of June 2005 (Thu)	#3
andygrif Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 334	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications Top idea Kenny! I must admit that I would like to do more motorsport photography....it's more of buzz than anything else I've done. Perhaps we could have the next POTN branded product....POTN Channel 6 walkie-talkies! __________________ EOS300d, Battery Grip, EF-S18-55, 70-200/4L, 75-300, 50/1.8, 24-70 DGEX Macro, EX550, Slik 88, EX150 Studio Flash, MiniTrekker They say money doesn't bring happiness - but at least let me prove it - Spike Milligan

16th of June 2005 (Thu)	#4
KennyG Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2,252	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications I will be at Oulton Park from dawn to dusk on both days, anywhere from pit lane, grid, trackside to the media centre. Feel free to call me on channel 6. I use Icom 4088SR's which are at the expensive end of the 446 hand-helds, but I needed something with a degree of weatherproofing. Believe it or not the cheaper models tend to have more features but all I need is reliable point-to-point comms. I have held my Amateur Radio licence for 30 plus years and made my choice on knowing Icom equipment and how well it is built. __________________ Ken Professional Motorsport Photographer 2 x 1D MK-II, 7D, 17-40L, 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 100-400L, 300 2.8L IS, 500 4.0L IS, 85 1.8, 50 1.4, 1.4 & 2.0 MK-II TC.

16th of November 2005 (Wed)	#6
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications Got myself a pair of little Binatone MR600s for the princely sum of £30. Perfick! __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

30th of November 2005 (Wed)	#7
Se7enUK Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brigg Posts: 119	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications I can imagine trying to talk into one of them when the the GP125's are flying past good idea though. __________________ Point 7 Photography http://www.point7.co.uk MotorBikeRacer.com (Bikesport Photography) http://www.motorbikeracer.com

1st of December 2005 (Thu)	#8
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications they come with an earpiece. hehe "hello" BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRP __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

10th of December 2005 (Sat)	#10
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications PM Sent! __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

7th of January 2006 (Sat)	#11
GSH "wetter than an otter's pocket" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NE England. Posts: 3,935	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications Just picked up a cheap set myself, i'll get some spare rechargeable AAA's to overcome any talk-time issues. Roll on the new season, must meet up with some of POTN's finest this year __________________ Geoff www.bhppix.co.uk ___________________ I enjoy taking photos. I don't claim to be any good at it

12th of January 2006 (Thu)	#12
Swaffs Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,443 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications I'm just looking into these now ready for when a bunch of us are touring later in the year, would be handy at race meets as well. Keep an ear out for me shouting. Swaffs

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#13
Se7enUK Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brigg Posts: 119	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications anyone recommend a cheap model? __________________ Point 7 Photography http://www.point7.co.uk MotorBikeRacer.com (Bikesport Photography) http://www.motorbikeracer.com

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#14
MattL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,159	Re: UK Motorsport photogs - communications Good Idea! I have 3 of the buggers. Moppie perhaps we should set something similar up for the V8s? __________________ Matt

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