I was wondering what you folks are using for radios, and what you'd recommend. Thanks!
John
In-Car Radio Recommendations
In-Car Radio Recommendations
Last edited by jpetillo on August 26th, 2008, 8:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: In-Car Radio Recommendations
We seldom use them in our Vee's anymore. In short sprint races they are sometimes handy (Green Flag spotters, and maybe a corner spotter), but not of much use other than that. With all the inexpensive in-car lap timers available, radios are't even needed for that.
We have used the Kenwood's most of the time. (If you go with a Race Car setup, remember that you will need a "long track" version. They are higher power and you will require them at most road courses to talk to a driver on the "back side" of the course.
If you are handy with audio electronics the cheapest way is to buy a couple of the cheap "Family" band radios. You will want to get a good helmet mic and good semi custom ear pieces, but you can put together a nice operating setup for under $500. (vs. $1000) for a true "Race Car" set up.
BTW, We sell Radio Systems for Racing. So if you do decide to go with the commercial set up, give us a call.
Jim
859-252-2496
We have used the Kenwood's most of the time. (If you go with a Race Car setup, remember that you will need a "long track" version. They are higher power and you will require them at most road courses to talk to a driver on the "back side" of the course.
If you are handy with audio electronics the cheapest way is to buy a couple of the cheap "Family" band radios. You will want to get a good helmet mic and good semi custom ear pieces, but you can put together a nice operating setup for under $500. (vs. $1000) for a true "Race Car" set up.
BTW, We sell Radio Systems for Racing. So if you do decide to go with the commercial set up, give us a call.
Jim
859-252-2496
Re: In-Car Radio Recommendations
Jim, Thanks for the info. I may have to get radios for another purpose, and then would just have to get a driver headset for the car. John