FDC handheld radios
Submitted: Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 15:07
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ben_gv3
Has anyone heard of the FDC brand of 5w handheld radios?
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They look exactley the same as the OMDI radios and are programmed with the Australian frequencies (40 channels). Even the remote mic/speakers are the same. Considering they are less then half the price (about $80 landed from Hong Kong) they seem like a good deal.
Reply By: 75Troopy - Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 21:22
Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 21:22
G'day,
I recently bought one for paragliding, seem to be commonly used in the sport. Don't get me wrong, they aren't as rugged as the uniden or icom.. but mind you they are also $400-600.
IMHO They are considerably better than the Jaycar or DSE units in the same price range...
Be interesting to see how long I get out of it.
Oh and
mine is the 450A model which works fine, I bought an extra battery and headset with throat mic. And if your keen the charging station uses 12V, so I have cut the cord and given myself an option of 240V with transformer or 12V in the car with cigy connector.
Matt
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