OTS Communication Options???

RGist · 17th December 2005, 20:12

I am trying to make a decision between the OTS MKII-BUD (Buddy Phone) or the OTS Aquacom® SSB-2010. I will be using it for general recreational use, but I want it to be of good communication quality and very reliable. I would be interested in suggestions.

Thanks!

***caveseeker7*** · 17th December 2005, 20:29

I've used both comms, the 2010 with the AGA and the BuddyPhone with AGA and M-48.
Both worked very well. Once you get tha hang of timing your breathing (on OC at least) and speech communication is fine.

Never was far enough from the other diver to notice a difference in range/quality.

The 2010 offers more and costs more. The BuddyPhone is much smaller and so is it's price tag.
If you're in OC as the website suggest I recommend contacting John Hott at OTS.

RGist · 25th December 2005, 04:13

I will contact John next week. Thanks for the suggestion.

scubagrunt · 25th December 2005, 04:45

i use the OTS buddy phone and it has great reception. i have used others that are constantly crackling, very bothersome. John or Brandon at OTS are very helpful.

decoweenie · 25th December 2005, 05:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

John or Brandon at OTS are very helpful.

To those of you who have contacts in OTS, could you let me know who should I contact regarding International sales and marketing ? I have some inquiries from the local military...

ROB DAVIE · 25th December 2005, 09:40

Phi,

John Hott is your man. He is really handy for all sorts of advice about military comms. He can steer you in the right direction on the sales thing. Tell him I said "Hi" when you talk to him.

I have their Mag 1000D (diver) and Mag 1000S (surface), high-power military units. The range on them is awesome.

I also have their hard-wire comms for PSD work. All of it is extremely high quality stuff.

Rob

***caveseeker7*** · 25th December 2005, 10:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

To those of you who have contacts in OTS, could you let me know who should I contact regarding International sales and marketing ? I have some inquiries from the local military...

Mike Pelissier usually handles all international and most military sales.

ROB DAVIE · 25th December 2005, 10:38

Actually, Phi, a better bet would be for you to talk to Tracy Robinette first. He has export licenses, knows all the players, and can help you get started. He has great contacts with the folks at OTS as well.

Failing that, I would still talk to John Hott first, and Mike second, if you know what I mean.

devilgas · 25th December 2005, 15:08

The main points are the BUD is push to talk, aquacomm is voice activated with 2 ear pieces. They are lower profile on your mask strap and better reception. Wireless, they will both pick up motor noise from surface activity (and your buddies scooter). I use both so just a matter of your budget basically.

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RGist New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 4	OTS Communication Options??? I am trying to make a decision between the OTS MKII-BUD (Buddy Phone) or the OTS Aquacom® SSB-2010. I will be using it for general recreational use, but I want it to be of good communication quality and very reliable. I would be interested in suggestions. Thanks!
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17th December 2005, 20:29	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,287	Re: OTS Communication Options??? I've used both comms, the 2010 with the AGA and the BuddyPhone with AGA and M-48. Both worked very well. Once you get tha hang of timing your breathing (on OC at least) and speech communication is fine. Never was far enough from the other diver to notice a difference in range/quality. The 2010 offers more and costs more. The BuddyPhone is much smaller and so is it's price tag. If you're in OC as the website suggest I recommend contacting John Hott at OTS. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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RGist New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 4	Re: OTS Communication Options??? I will contact John next week. Thanks for the suggestion.
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: OTS Communication Options??? Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) John or Brandon at OTS are very helpful. To those of you who have contacts in OTS, could you let me know who should I contact regarding International sales and marketing ? I have some inquiries from the local military... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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25th December 2005, 09:40	#6 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: OTS Communication Options??? Phi, John Hott is your man. He is really handy for all sorts of advice about military comms. He can steer you in the right direction on the sales thing. Tell him I said "Hi" when you talk to him. I have their Mag 1000D (diver) and Mag 1000S (surface), high-power military units. The range on them is awesome. I also have their hard-wire comms for PSD work. All of it is extremely high quality stuff. Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE] Last edited by ROB DAVIE : 25th December 2005 at 10:00.
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,287	Re: OTS Communication Options??? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) To those of you who have contacts in OTS, could you let me know who should I contact regarding International sales and marketing ? I have some inquiries from the local military... Mike Pelissier usually handles all international and most military sales. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: OTS Communication Options??? Actually, Phi, a better bet would be for you to talk to Tracy Robinette first. He has export licenses, knows all the players, and can help you get started. He has great contacts with the folks at OTS as well. Failing that, I would still talk to John Hott first, and Mike second, if you know what I mean. __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: OTS Communication Options??? The main points are the BUD is push to talk, aquacomm is voice activated with 2 ear pieces. They are lower profile on your mask strap and better reception. Wireless, they will both pick up motor noise from surface activity (and your buddies scooter). I use both so just a matter of your budget basically. __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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