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Helmet and Plate Carrier Comms

Helmet Setup

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Ops Core Bump Helmet

Ops Core Fast SF Helmet

The FAST Bump high-cut helmet system is primarily designed for use in training operations where no ballistic threat is present. Offering protection from blunt force trauma, the FAST Bump has a shell weight of (size L) 1.02 lbs. offering a lighter alternative to the FAST line of ballistic helmets and is ideal for training situations where helmets are configured in "mission ready" formats 

4D Tactical Helmet Pads

 The Zero G Deluxe Retrofit Combat Liner by 4D Tactical, is available exclusively at TNVC.  It offers the most technologically advanced and comfortable suspension system available for any combat helmet.  Originally developed for USSOCOM, the Zero G pads meet and exceed specification for ACH Blunt Impact and Ballistic Protection 

Ops Core AMP Helmet Rails

 The Ops-Core AMP Helmet Rail Mount allows for mounting to the rear of Ops-Core ARC Rails, leaving the top portion of the rails free for mounting accessories, such as lights, cameras, etc. 

Ops Core AMP Headset

 This advanced tactical communications headset integrates seamlessly with Ops-Core helmets and accessories to create a lightweight protective headborne system for any mission and environment.  With a noise-cancelling microphone that mitigates all background noise, AMP is the ideal communications headset to wear in any unpredictable combat environment. 

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This video will show you how to change your AMPs from headband to your helmet. 

My Helmet Setup


Plate Carrier Setup

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Crye Precision JPC 2.0

  The JPC (JUMPABLE PLATE CARRIER) 2.0™ is a lightweight and minimal armor vest designed for maximum mobility, weight savings, and packability. At just over one pound for the entire carrier, the JPC 2.0™ offers a variety of configuration options to suit an operator’s needs in terms of protection, modularity, and comfort. 

Ops-Core AMP U174 Downlead Cable

1. From Headset

 I Use Mono-Binaural . Connects to AMP headset and other end connects to the U174 extension cable on the right.

  • Mono-Binaural (AMPs will push audio to both ears)
  • Monerual (AMPs will only push audio to one ear the downlead is connected to)

U174 Extension Cable

2. To Extension

To extend from PTT to U174 at top of shoulder

Disco 32 Discus

3. To Discus

Leveraging SIGNAL or other applications, the DISCUS allows the communicator to make legal peer-to-peer encrypted voice communications utilizing their headset. DISCUS is fully compatible with cellphone-enabled two-way radio services like Zello. 

Yaesu Right Angle PTT

4. To PTT

Low Impedence / Amplified

Choose cable length based on your application. I use 6".


Radio HT - Dual Band - VHF (2M) / UHF (70cm) / Digital

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Yaesu FT5D HT Radio 1 with 2 receivers (Fusion)

Even in a compact body (W2.44” x D1.34” x H3.94”), the FT5DR provides reliable 5W RF power output and achieves loud 1W audio power that has been tuned for quality audio. Real Dual Band  operations (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) are available with two independent receivers. Large individual LED indicators for A band and B band present the status and communication modes (C4FM or analog) of each band instantly. The new FT5DR supports simultaneous C4FM digital (C4FM/C4FM standby). 

Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus Radio 2 (DMR+GMRS)

VHF/UHF/GMRS Dual-band Digital/Analog Part 90 DMR commercial transceiver with 1.77 inch color TFT display Bluetooth and GPS. New AT-D878UVII PLUS model with green colored top button, includes DMR Roaming, larger memory for future enhancements and storage up to 500,000 contacts. Ideal for Fire, Search & Rescue, EMS, Police, Sheriff, Forestry and Security operations. Frequency coverage 140-174 / 400-480 MHz. Includes USB Programming software, cable, and Bluetooth PTT button.

Diamond SRH77CA Antenna (2)

High quality, high gain + receive up to 900 MHz HT antenna. Increase the performance on your handheld or wideband scanner with a Diamond® SRH Series antenna. SMA male base. Available in BNC [see RH-77CA]
 

RT Systems Programming Software

 

The RT Systems YPS-FT5D programmer helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the Yaesu FT-5DR/DE radio. This is an RT Systems programmer with all the editing ease and file interaction that you have come to love. Easy to use spreadsheet design completes memory channel options automatically. No need to calculate offsets... tones are selected from easy drop down lists so you don't enter an incorrect value... names are typed into a field without having to turn a knob for each letter!

Repeater Book

 This is a comprehensive repeater database compiled by the amateur radio community.
Search the site and find repeaters in your area. Update them, comment on them, and recommend them. 


To Move Antenna to back of Plate Carrier

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45" Broadband Blade Antenna

Used on back of Plate Carrier so antenna on radio can be removed to enable less restriction and better reception.

BNC to SMA (F) Adapter

Used to connect the 45" Blade Antenna extension cable to the Yaesu FT5 radio

Antenna Relocation Cable

Used to move the 45" Blade Antenna to the back of the Plate Carrier

Radio Side - BNC

Antenna Side = TNC RA Female


Apps to use with Discus Through your Headset

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Echolink

EchoLink® software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using streaming-audio technology.  The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing Amateur Radio's communications capabilities.  There are more than 350,000 validated users worldwide — in 159 of the world's 193 nations — with about 6,000 online at any given time. 

Signal

 State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source Signal Protocol) keeps your conversations secure. We can't read your messages or listen to your calls, and no one else can either. Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time. 

Telegram

 Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed. 

Zello

Zello is what work sounds like. We are the comprehensive frontline communications solution powered by push-to-talk.

WhatsApp

Feel like you’re right there.

Stay close to the people that matter to you with reliable messaging and calling across iOS and Android devices.

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