2 Way Radio In Trees

[Brodie]

I know its not a popular method of communication in Australia except in crane work. So I am asking the question does anyone use 2 way radio communication for every day use when up in the tree.

I have given them a go but as of yet can get my voice activated system to stop activating when I start a saw.

I'd like to hear people thoughts on this method of workplace communication.

Thanks

 

[RAG66]

Yes they work excellent. I have been using the PELTOR power com for 4 yrs. now. I have only replaced the mics once. I use rechargeable batteries, 3 sets of AA's. The advantages of the radios are so nice. The voice activation is an option on these, we use the push to talk setting. I have had very uneducated groundies and have been able to talk them through many tight spots even with the chipper and saws running...

 

[oldirty]

i wear a headset linked to the crane op. no noise canceling anything but man what a great thing for cranework.

 

[Brodie]

I have had very uneducated groundies and have been able to talk them through many tight spots even with the chipper and saws running...

Very similar to my situation and the reason i bought them. I might turn the voice activation off and give that a try.
Cant remember what brand ours are but they were cheapies. Didn't want to break the bank if they didn't work

Thanks

 

[tree md]

I haven't used them but I think they are an excellent idea. I have read about some systems where you can pipe music in and it cancels when someone speaks. I really wouldn't care about listening to the music but I think it would be a great incentive to get the ground crew to keep their helmets on.

 

[Brodie]

+1 if I can get them to keep their helmets on wow there would be at least 2 hours spare at the end of each week if i didnt have to stop to tell them to put a helmet on. Love that idea