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 Posted:   Oct 1, 2014 - 11:55 AM   
 By:   Mike_J   (Member)

I'm just watching an episode of The New Avengers (K Is For Kill Part 2) and notice that Gambit is using the exact same sort of Wilkie-talkie that Bodie and Doyle always used in The Professionals.

They are a pretty natty design but given the age of both shows im guessing these were just props rather than actual Wilkie-talkies but does anyone know for sure?

 
 Posted:   Oct 1, 2014 - 12:17 PM   
 By:   johnjohnson   (Member)

Here's what I found, not sure if it's legit or not.

With the exception of a few early episodes, the walkie-talkies used in the show were Pye PF8s, considered to be an extremely good unit in their day, being used widely by the police.

The radio actually has two microphones, selectable by the two-position 'Push To Talk' switch. The speaker grille actually acts as the antenna.

However, although a very stong, rugged design, they weren't particularly powerful. Generating only 0.5 watts of power and operating on the UHF band between 450-470MHz, you'd be lucky to achieve a reach of one mile - particularly in London!

http://www.mark-1.co.uk/Professionals/hardware.htm

 
 Posted:   Oct 1, 2014 - 1:52 PM   
 By:   Bill Carson, Earl of Poncey   (Member)

lee marvin never used any walkie talkies in mexico.

 
 Posted:   Oct 1, 2014 - 7:10 PM   
 By:   johnjohnson   (Member)

Nice to see Network are releasing The Professionals region free.

 
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