Two way radio suggestions?

[Bruce Moore]

This weekend, on Blake Island, I was on the dock when Karma arrived. I watched David handling lines and Maureen at the helm quietly conversing on their two-way hands-free radios. It was immediately apparent, even on our R25, there are many times when Vicki and I would benefit from the same capability.

David and Maureen use the Eartec TD902 Cyber System, and are happy with them. Anyone out there have any other recommendations? Experience with the Eartecs?

Best case is duplex (they can both talk at the same time) and hands-free.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Stella Maris]

Just to clarify, these come with headsets, a boom mic and belt clip for the radio. Once I put mine on, I will put my jacket or sweatshirt on over the cord (not required just makes it easier), then my inflatable vest. Maureen and I can then have a conversation at normal levels no matter where I am at on Karma. They have a range of 300 plus feet which we tested and they do.

I shove the radio in my back pocket to keep it out of the way of any lines.

The mic's are sensitive enough that if I am having a conversation with someone on the dock, Maureen can hear it.

These have made coming into a marina and a dock a much more civilized event.

 

[tuggertoy]

On Tugger Toy my wife Moria & I have perfected the art of screaming at each other during docking maneuvers and while launching and loading the boat at the ramp. When that fails we resort to hand signals - which we can now manage using only one finger. 😱 😉

Maybe radio's wouldn't be such a bad idea.....

Eric

 

[bbrh842]

Eric.

Hand signals work great for us also.
They have the advantage of being very inexpensive, and, if you get salt water on them, doesn't hurt them at all.

 

[Bruce Moore]

I like the idea of hand signals, but we are often not able to see each other, or we are looking in different directions to cover more visual territory. For instance, when leaving our slip Vicki is watching aft across the fairway, and I'm watching my port and starboard boundaries. Or when approaching a port tie, I'm aware of my forward/aft position, but Vicki (who's prepared to handle lines) is out of my view and is watching our position relative to the dock (which I can't see).

We're just looking for one more way to optimize our communication and control, and keep as much of the "pleasure" in "pleasure boating" as we can. Dave and Maureen are just so darn calm and peaceful, even with the wind blowing them off, that I can't resist exploring the options.

Plus, I don't know the hand signal for "look at the baby seal on the breakwater" or "watch for the great blue heron about to swoop over the bow". 🙂

 

[patrick]

My wife and i picked up to hand helds from cosco then we purchased two head sets total cost of about eighty dollars . we also use them when travling other than on the boat . seems to work well.

pat
thats it-r25