BCA Link Radios - opinions and reviews.

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I would think each like SBR's link..

In all reality, the radio will be used for somewhat close range (4km) anything more you would think that your group should get their chit together..LOL

Basically we use our radios for it's beyond the "YELLING" range distance.

each or for the pair?
 
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Got mine. Then had to find a good place for them. Not sure why the hole was in my pack but the radio just fits. The straps are meant to hold skies. The top strap went nicely through the mic and antenna to hold it in place.

 

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For those of you considering putting in helmet speakers to be used with the BCA radios.....
I just installed my speakers into my helmet and tired it. It appears the BCA radio port is Mono so only one speaker is working. I installed a 3.5 mono to 3.5 stereo adapter and it's working great. When someone talks it seriously sounds like they are inside your head!

Also a caution about mic location. I had mine on my right shoulder but it was interfering with my Air bag deploy handle. Definitely don't want that. I now have the mic mounted center chest on the chest strap. Perfect location. Just tilt your head down slightly when talking as it makes a big difference clarity wise.

Hope this helps....
 
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For those of you considering putting in helmet speakers to be used with the BCA radios.....
I just installed my speakers into my helmet and tired it. It appears the BCA radio port is Mono so only one speaker is working. I installed a 3.5 mono to 3.5 stereo adapter and it's working great. When someone talks it seriously sounds like they are inside your heard!

Also a caution about mic location. I had mine on my right shoulder but it was interfering with my Air bag deploy handle. Definitely don't want that. I now have the mic mounted center chest on the chest strap. Perfect location. Just tilt your head down slightly when talking as it makes a big difference clarity wise.

Hope this helps....

Awesome feedback. Thanks.


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These radios are awesome, even when riding you can clearly hear your buddies. Wish all of them had these and these are much better than the regular radios. The only problem I have had so far is I had to make all my channels the same as the remote unit seems to get bumped very easily and change the channels. The battery life on these is great, Ive only charged every second day. I ran this for the full 10 days when I was in Mcbride sledding and many were asking about them, there great.
 

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The group buy on these radio's ends THIS FRIDAY at 5pm guys & gals..... don't miss out on your chances to buy these at a discounted rate.

PM me, or email me at geddes.tyler@gmail.com for pricing and purchase information.
 

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The group buy on these radio'sends THIS FRIDAYat 5pm guys & gals..... don't miss out on your chances to buy these at a discounted rate.

PM me, or email me at geddes.tyler@gmail.com for pricing and purchase information.

PM Sent Tyler

Also does anyone have any real world experiance with the distance these are good for? I've seen a few views 2.5miles if the is real accual distance with trees and what not in the way that would be more then enough.
 
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Also does anyone have any real world experiance with the distance these are good for? I've seen a few views 2.5miles if the is real accual distance with trees and what not in the way that would be more then enough.

replied back to you already good sir..... will have "real world experience" next weekend with them, when in Valemount for Mountain Mania 8
 

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PM Sent Tyler

Also does anyone have any real world experiance with the distance these are good for? I've seen a few views 2.5miles if the is real accual distance with trees and what not in the way that would be more then enough.

On the low frequency channels they are easy 3km on mild terrain. About 1km on steep trees terrain. And on the high frequency channels It will do 3+ in all conditions no problem. Never really use the high power channels though
 

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On the low frequency channels they are easy 3km on mild terrain. About 1km on steep trees terrain. And on the high frequency channels It will do 3+ in all conditions no problem. Never really use the high power channels though

thanks for the input Maxwell!
 

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Only problem I have with these radio's is the nobs on the mic get frozen up in deep snow. Other than that they are awesome.
 

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only problem i have with these radio's is the nobs on the mic get frozen up in deep snow. Other than that they are awesome.

haven't had that problem yet.... Keep it up on my left shoulder on my avy pack... Have been out in -20*c weather with it. Might have to use some silicone spray on the knobs, if i experience that problem
 

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Only problem I have with these radio's is the nobs on the mic get frozen up in deep snow. Other than that they are awesome.

Yea they knobs will freeze up but it's always on the channel you want and at full volume so it doesn't really matter. They will move. Had my mic freeze up for the first time last weekend just blew into the mic opening to remove the snow and all was well just keep an eye on it
 

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Mines in but can't pick up till we'd,looking forward to checking it out,Thx TG!
 

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Yea they knobs will freeze up but it's always on the channel you want and at full volume so it doesn't really matter. They will move. Had my mic freeze up for the first time last weekend just blew into the mic opening to remove the snow and all was well just keep an eye on it

Yeah its not a big issue, but if you go to change the channel(as I do some times) you have to thaw it out with you hands or some thing.
 

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Yeah its not a big issue, but if you go to change the channel(as I do some times) you have to thaw it out with you hands or some thing.

good feedback to send to BCA for future versions of the radio!
 
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