Cheap Clearcom

[nolhay]

ok so our school uses radioshack two-ways for our clearcom system. Is this highly used where $$ is low? Is it actually worth it to get a clearcom for a crew and driectors of like 5-6 people or just stick with what we have. Also what are good headsets/ radio brands to use if we continue to use an obscure 2-way channel and is it worth it to get a 2-way that has more than a 2 mile range?

[avkid]

Are you using GMRS/FRS or business radios?

[Van]

Depending on what frequencies you are using you may, very well, be breaking the law. Some bands are specifically banned for business. I highly suggest looking into a Production Intercom system. www.beltpack.com
The other issue with OTC radio setups on public bands is that you have to accept interference, or other people on your channels.

[avkid]

Originally Posted by Van

Depending on what frequencies you are using you may, very well, be breaking the law. Some bands are specifically banned for business.

Except for public safety, not really.
I doubt they have many interference issues due to the location.

[TheDonkey]

I don't understand how these things are so expensive...? Is there more inside than I'm seeing or is it just a 'they charge it because they can' type of deal?

A simple circuit board with some buttons and XLR jacks in a metal casing cannot POSSIBLY cost $200 to produce... are these things made of gold inside!?!

[avkid]

Originally Posted by TheDonkey

A simple circuit board with some buttons and XLR jacks in a metal casing cannot POSSIBLY cost $200 to produce... are these things made of gold inside!?!

Have you ever taken business or economics in school?
It's alot more complicated that putting part a and part b together.

[TheDonkey]

Originally Posted by avkid

Have you ever taken business or economics in school?
It's alot more complicated that putting part a and part b together.

Actually I'm still going through school and am considering taking business next year(people say the class is a joke and teaches little) and I understand how you have to pay for employees and advertising and this and that, but $200... EACH...?

[Van]

Originally Posted by TheDonkey

Actually I'm still going through school and am considering taking business next year(people say the class is a joke and teaches little) and I understand how you have to pay for employees and advertising and this and that, but $200... EACH...?

And yet you'll pay $400.00 for an Ipod ? or 600.00 for an Iphone?

[TheDonkey]

Originally Posted by Van

And yet you'll pay $400.00 for an Ipod ? or 600.00 for an Iphone?

I don't have either, I paid $50 for a Samsung YP-T10.



Looks hawt, has bluetooth, 2GB memory, etc.

[gafftaper]

Yes it's expensive. There are some cheaper products out there but they aren't worth it. Van convinced me to go with Production Intercom and so far I'm VERY happy with them. They cost a little less than Telex or Clear-Com products and are built great. You could try to find a used setup and save a few bucks.

I did the Motorola radios when I was a high school teacher. It sucked because you were always dealing with batteries and then there were the kids down the street harassing us in the middle of a show. Plus it's not full duplex so if you start transmitting you cut off the other person where with a full duplex intercom you can talk at the same time.

It's definitely better if you can afford it.