by Jeff Goin | May 15, 2019 | Communications
Besides being a former PPG instructor, Robin Rumbolt is an electronics guru who used to do helmet repairs and has worked with several different radios. He has offered a few tips while acknowledging there are other good systems out there that he simply hasn’t had...
by Jeff Goin | May 6, 2019 | Communications
2019 Note: Bluetooth comm systems are becoming popular but have much less range unless you’re in good cell range. They have many advantages and a few drawbacks. Staying in touch is always problematic. Finally, a solution.| Ham License in a Day | Home Built Comm...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 28: Accessories, Communications
This test gets updated on a periodic basis. Search “Technician class ham license test questions” for a source with the latest question and answer pool. This is a sample of what you’ll find but will almost certainly be outdated. It was current as of...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 17, 2019 | 28: Accessories, Communications
Getting the Technician Class Amateur Radio License for Paramotor Pilots Why a Ham License? The best powered paragliding communications I’ve ever had came through 2-meter radios and the lowly, ancient, M101 microphone system. But 2-meter radios require an Amateur...
by Jeff Goin | May 16, 2009 | Communications, Reviews: Other
There are over a dozen aviation radios on the market and the beauty is, if your headset or helmet uses the standard aviation plugs, it will probably work all aviation radios as described below. If it uses a proprietary plug then it will only work with that one radio....
by Jeff Goin | Dec 17, 2008 | Communications
DIY Flight Helmet by “PPG Mike” Dec 17, 2008 | Paramotor Communications I am a new pilot in training and wanted to have a decent Flight Helmet with two way comm so I could talk with my instructor while flying. I also wanted it for future cross country...
by Jeff Goin | May 15, 2008 | Communications, Mx: Troubleshooting
How to get radios to work with PPG gear, Thanks to Robin Rumbolt, Nick Scholtes and others It’s rarely plug and play, especially when mixing and matching radios and helmets. Robin Rumbolt is an electronics engineer who has done extensive helmet mods and created...
