zapcat / thundercat communication?

blimp · 15 August 2007, 16:47

I know this probably should go in the electronics section, but i'd be obliged if mods could leave it here for a little bit, so more could see it!!

Planning on getting a Zapcat or Thundercat in the next week or so, and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge/experience of an onboard communication system working within the helmets of both crew, but then also able to integrate with a handheld VHF? I remember seeing a guy using one some time back, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it was!!

roofer · 16 August 2007, 20:03

www.graytronics.co.uk

deejaycee_2000 · 17 August 2007, 15:44

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Originally Posted by roofer

www.graytronics.co.uk

You do, and you get any 2-way radio with the attachemnt, but they get wet, and with all the noice you can't hear the other person ... so it is not worth it, we've tried ....

Jon Brooks · 18 August 2007, 19:20

the last thing you want in one of those is to have the crew joined by a cable!!!

I would suggest you look at wireless and maybe chat to Gecko as they have a bluetooth system......not cheap though!

blimp · 19 August 2007, 19:37

Fair point Jon. I was out today for the first time in a zapcat (getting my own in the next week). Flew over from Ireland and did an hour or so in Brighton. Doing a full day tomorrow with Doug in Stormforce - hopefully the aul bones won't ache too much when the alarm goes in the morning.

What I did notice today was that when you're belting along no communication system is going to help. I guess you need to practice beforehand so that both pilot and co-pilot know what to expect from one another. (Oh, and keep your tongue inside your head ... as I found out the hard way!)

Hell of a buzz though