There is something that I find slightly puzzling about 2 way radio usage.
Nearly everyone I know refuses to use one. For example, if we go out somewhere, they just want to use their mobile. Furthermore, they say they feel "silly" talking into a radio, which I find rather odd, considering I see plenty of people using hands free mobiles, which to me looks even sillier!
Does anyone else experience this?
I'm actually thinking of just selling my kit, as I never get round to using it. I've owned PMR sets for 10 yrs and in all that time have only ever tested them and performed the odd DX from a high ground.
A question about PMR radios
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Re: A question about PMR radios
You remind me of the guy who stands in the High Street loudly telling everyone that Jesus saves - with the TSB, Halifax etc and wonders why people go out of their way to avoid him... Talking on a radio is not everybody's cup of tea, in fact some find it quite odd..Powermax wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 15:47 There is something that I find slightly puzzling about 2 way radio usage.
Nearly everyone I know refuses to use one. For example, if we go out somewhere, they just want to use their mobile. Furthermore, they say they feel "silly" talking into a radio, which I find rather odd, considering I see plenty of people using hands free mobiles, which to me looks even sillier!
Does anyone else experience this?
Mike
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Re: A question about PMR radios
I think that's a normal feeling after a while. I'm more interested in building new systems and running tests on them. Talking to other people is just a side-effect. Don't sell your gear!
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Re: A question about PMR radios
I'm sure they do but it is totally illogicalMetradio wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 20:32You remind me of the guy who stands in the High Street loudly telling everyone that Jesus saves - with the TSB, Halifax etc and wonders why people go out of their way to avoid him... Talking on a radio is not everybody's cup of tea, in fact some find it quite odd..Powermax wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 15:47 There is something that I find slightly puzzling about 2 way radio usage.
Nearly everyone I know refuses to use one. For example, if we go out somewhere, they just want to use their mobile. Furthermore, they say they feel "silly" talking into a radio, which I find rather odd, considering I see plenty of people using hands free mobiles, which to me looks even sillier!
Does anyone else experience this?
Mike
Perhaps if all their mates did it....
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Re: A question about PMR radios
I'll hold on to it for a while longer then It doesn't take up much room but it is gathering dust!
I know what you mean as well - years ago I was a CB'er and became more interested in perfecting transmission than actually having long chats!
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Re: A question about PMR radios
Have you thought of looking into Network Radio ? A mixture of mobile phone that works like a 2 way radio - a mobile phone with a PTT..
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Re: A question about PMR radios
I think many people dislike the idea of their conversion effectively being on loudspeaker, people in general naturally don't like to draw attention to themselves around others. Not everyone of course!
Rich