Discover how PTT technology enhances communication in airsoft games across Canada. Stay connected and improve your gameplay.
Last updated May 24, 2026
The PTT is the interface between your headset and radio. It allows you to transmit without touching the radio directly, making communication faster and more practical during gameplay.
PTTs vary significantly in quality and compatibility. Some are passive wiring adapters, while others are amplified units designed specifically for dynamic military-style microphones.
Using the wrong PTT can result in:
The PTT is the interface between your headset and radio. It allows you to transmit without touching the radio directly, making communication faster and more practical during gameplay.
PTTs vary significantly in quality and compatibility. Some are passive wiring adapters, while others are amplified units designed specifically for dynamic military-style microphones.
Using the wrong PTT can result in:
Very low microphone volume
Distorted audio
Buzzing or interference
One-way communication issues
PTT Type: Single-channel tactical PTT Non-amplified
Approx Price: $
Common Wiring: Usually civilian wired
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood 2-Pin
Motorola M
Baofeng waterproof variants
Commonly Used With:
Clone Comtacs
Clone AMPs
Bowman headsets
Baofeng ecosystems
Strengths:
inexpensive
widely available
easy entry into tactical comm setups
Weaknesses:
inconsistent wiring
inconsistent microphone amplification
poor waterproofing
questionable durability
quality varies massively
Notes:
One of the biggest sources of comm compatibility problems in airsoft
Externally similar to real military PTTs but internally inconsistent
Always verify NATO vs civilian wiring before purchase
PTT Type: Single-channel tactical PTT Non-Amplified
Approx Price: Common Wiring:
Usually civilian wired
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood 2-Pin
Motorola M
Various civilian radio connectors
Commonly Used With:
Earmor M32
Civilian-wired tactical headsets
Baofeng ecosystems
Strengths:
better consistency than generic clone PTTs
widely available
decent integration with Earmor ecosystem
Weaknesses:
still clone-grade durability
compatibility varies with real military headsets
Notes:
Common civilian tactical comm ecosystem PTT
Usually designed around electret microphone systems
PTT Type: Single-channel tactical PTT Non-Amplified
Approx Price: $$
Common Wiring: Available in both NATO and Civilian
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood 2-Pin
Motorola M
Baofeng waterproof connectors
Military radio connectors on some variants
Commonly Used With:
Tac-Sky headsets
Clone Comtacs
Clone AMPs
Civilian tactical ecosystems
Strengths:
better build quality than generic clones
broad model selection
common in MilSim loadouts
Weaknesses:
specifications vary heavily between versions
some versions poorly documented
Notes:
Verify wiring and amplification before purchase
Tac-Sky produces both civilian and NATO-oriented variants
PTT Type: Dual-channel tactical PTT Non-Amplifed
Approx Price: $$
Common Wiring: Available in both NATO and Civilian
Common Radio Connectors:
Dual Kenwood
Kenwood + Motorola
Military radio connector combinations
Commonly Used With:
Dual-radio MilSim setups
Leadership kits
RTO loadouts
Strengths:
supports dual-radio setups
more affordable than premium military PTT systems
popular in advanced MilSim loadouts
Weaknesses:
increased cable complexity
compatibility varies significantly
larger footprint on gear
Notes:
Commonly used for command/squad monitoring setups
Verify exact radio connector combinations before purchase
PTT Type: Amplified tactical PTT
Approx Price: $$$
Common Wiring: NATO/military oriented depending on version
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood
Motorola
Military radio connectors
Commercial radio ecosystems
Commonly Used With:
Peltor ComTac III
Ops-Core AMP
Real military headset systems
Advanced MilSim setups
Strengths:
excellent compatibility support
strong reputation in tactical comm community
clean amplified audio handling
broad radio support
Weaknesses:
expensive compared to clone PTTs
still requires proper compatibility planning
Notes:
One of the most respected modern civilian-accessible tactical PTT systems
Commonly used to bridge military headsets into civilian radio ecosystems
PTT Type: Dual-channel tactical PTT available in both Amplified and Non-Amplified
Approx Price: $$$
Common Wiring: NATO
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood
Motorola
Multiple commercial radio options
Commonly Used With:
Code Red headsets
Commercial comm setups
Dual-radio field operations
Strengths:
cleaner quality control
professional-grade construction
broad compatibility support
Weaknesses:
more expensive than clone PTTs
less common in replica military aesthetics
Notes:
More communications-focused than clone tactical aesthetics
Popular in professional/security crossover comms
PTT Type: Baofeng UV-82 specific dual PTT available in both Amplified and Non-Amplified
Approx Price: $$$
Common Wiring: NATO
Common Radio Connectors:
UV-82 dual PTT connector
Commonly Used With:
Baofeng UV-82
Strengths:
specifically designed for UV-82 dual transmit functionality
cleaner integration than generic adapters
simple dual-channel operation
Weaknesses:
highly radio-specific
limited compatibility outside UV-82 ecosystem
Notes:
Designed around the UV-82’s independent transmit buttons
Common in Baofeng-focused comm setups
PTT Type: Clone tactical PTT Non-Amplifeid
Approx Price: $$
Common Wiring: Available in both NATO and Civilian
Common Radio Connectors:
Kenwood 2-Pin
Motorola M
Military-style radio connector variants
Commonly Used With:
Clone Comtacs
Clone AMPs
Some real military headsets
Advanced MilSim loadouts
Strengths:
military-style aesthetics
more affordable than real military PTTs
common in impression kits
larger tactile controls
Weaknesses:
clone quality varies heavily
amplification consistency varies
waterproofing and durability inconsistent
documentation often poor
Notes:
Designed visually around real military amplified PTT ecosystems
Verify wiring carefully before pairing with real headsets
Some versions work significantly better than others
PTT Type: Clone dual-channel tactical PTT Non-amplified
Approx Price: Common Wiring: Usually NATO/military oriented depending on version
Common Radio Connectors:
Dual Kenwood
Kenwood + Motorola
Military-style connector combinations on some variants
Commonly Used With:
Dual-radio MilSim setups
Leadership kits
RTO loadouts
Clone military comm ecosystems
Strengths:
dual-radio capability
military-style aesthetics
more affordable than real dual-channel systems
popular in command-style loadouts
Weaknesses:
large amount of cable management
compatibility varies heavily
inconsistent clone quality
some versions poorly documented
Notes:
Commonly used in military cloning and advanced MilSim kits
Frequently paired with dual Baofeng-style radios
Verify exact wiring and radio connector combinations before purchase
PTT Type: MPU5-style tactical PTT/control unit replica Non-amplified
Approx Price: $$$
Common Wiring: Usually NATO/military styled ecosystems
Common Radio Connectors:
Varies by version
Commonly military-style connector ecosystems
Some civilian radio variants exist
Commonly Used With:
Military impression kits
Advanced MilSim loadouts
Clone AMP/Comtac ecosystems
Strengths:
modern military appearance
advanced-looking control layout
highly immersive for impression kits
good integration into modern command loadouts
Weaknesses:
largely aesthetic for many users
compatibility varies significantly
functionality differs heavily between versions
documentation often limited
Notes:
Inspired by the real MPU5 battlefield networking ecosystem
Primarily used for realism/impression loadouts in airsoft
Exact feature sets vary heavily between manufacturers and revisions
