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Icom V10MR headset (and other accessory recommendations)

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Hey guys. I’ve been all over the board trying to figure out license free communication for myself. Eventually I’ll get licensed. It was proposed that I should use MURS in the woods with peaks and valleys. I settled upon the v10mr.
I’d like to have hands free, or as close to it communication. Preferably something in the form of an earbud.
Is there anything else for the radio you’d recommend I’d get? Do they make shorter but just as capable antenna?
 
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suzukigs750ez said:
Do they make shorter but just as capable antenna?
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No.
Antenna efficiency is related to length.
Shorten the antenna and the efficiency goes down.

The antenna is the most important part of your radio system. If the antenna is too long, consider a different way to carry the radio. Up away from the body is a really good way to improve performance. Keeping the radio down at gut level is one of the worst places you can carry your radio.
 
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I’ve found these thus far. The only thing I’m not sure about is the Pryme dongle and what can be used on it Bluetooth wise. Plus, that’s charging a Bluetooth dongle, the radio and a Bluetooth ear piece.

ICOM - BT-530s Wireless Adapter for ICOM two-pin connectors with 2 screws. Belt Clip or Velcro Strap

Wireless headset Adapter (Dongle) fits ICOM Two Way Radios with two-pin connector.The PRYME BLU Adapter allows you to use any compatible wireless headset (like you would use on your cellphone) or other audio accessory with your two-way radio. The PRYME BLU Adapter is compatible with thousands of...
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2-WIRE SPM-2000 Series- Surveillance Kit with Unique Belt-Mounted PTT Junction Box and surveillance style microphone/PTT with Coiled Cable.

The PRYME SPM-2000 Series surveillance kit is for anyone who needs low-profile, dependable communications. The kit includes an acoustic tube earphone and slim line microphone. It is meant to be worn under the user's clothing with the mic dropped down the user's shirt sleeve or clipped to their...
www.pryme.com

Power Products | Two-Way Radio Batteries | Chargers | Audio Accessories

Power Products is a leading supplier of two way radio batteries, two way radio chargers, and two way radio accessories for Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, Hytera, Tait, Icom, Relm, Vertex Standard and more.
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HM-166LA | Products | Icom Inc.

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I am least interested in the icom and most interested in both Pryme products. I know the second down, the 2030s won’t require batteries so.
 
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Yeah, that's the challenge. Finding something that will support two way bluetooth + Push To Talk can be a challenge. If you call Pryme and ask them, they are going to tell you to buy there products and likely won't guarantee support for anyone else's stuff.
 
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