We just received word that TriSquare is going out of business and its products will no longer be available. The entire TriSquare TSX Series has been discontinued.
We know a lot of our customers are fans of TriSquare radios. It's no big secret why. First, the TSX Series radios use Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology, allowing operators to choose from up to ten billion channels for greater privacy and more secure communications than typical business or consumer two way radios. Second, the radios often include advanced functionality typically found on cell phones, such as direct call, text messaging, contact lists and great displays.
Most importantly, TriSquare radios can be used by anyone or any business without a license, unlike GMRS. They operate in the 900 Mhz range, so no FCC license is required, yet coverage and performance is roughly equivalent to a conventional GMRS two way radio.
However, there is one caveat to TriSquare TSX Series radios - these models only communicate with each other and are not compatible with other makes and models of two way radios. This is important to consider when buying TriSquare radios, especially now.
We have sold out our last inventory of radios and TriSquare accessories at Buy Two Way Radios. Since these models are no longer manufactured, they will not be restocked. If you are shopping around for radios and considered purchasing TriSquare, we recommend that you choose among our other business or consumer two way radios instead.
For those who are die-hard fans of TriSquare (and there are quite a few out there), your long term options are to either continue using the TSX Radios available to you or replace them with conventional radios. if you do decide to stay with the TriSquare radios, The TSX100, TSX100-2VP, TSX100R-2VP, TSX300-2VP, and TSX300R-2VP are no longer available. All Accessories such as the TriSquare Replacement Battery (TSX-BP) and the TriSquare TSX10A Accessory Pack are now sold out.
If you recently purchased TriSquare radios from us and are concerned about warranty and support issues, not to worry. TriSquare informed us that your warranty is valid and they will continue product warranty and support for the radios "for as long as needed". If a warranty or support issue arises, the company recommends customers contact the service or sales email addresses on their web site for assistance or call Buy Two Way Radios at 1-800-584-1445.
The Motorolas were way too expensive for consumer use.
I have a pair of Trisquare 100s and they don't have as good of range as a cheap FRS radio but if you need privacy, they are about as secure as you can get.
They have a tendency to lose sync when they get out of range and you will have to come closer to the other unit to sync back up occasionally.
Before the FCC banned their sale, the scrambled FRS radios were my go to radios because they at least offered privacy from other FRS radios and scanners but those days are gone to
The XLT Universal Two Way Radio Carrying Case (CS100G) will fit most consumer two way radios, including TriSquare. Hook and loop fasteners keep your radio stable with a quick and easy release.The case has a nylon belt loop and includes an adjustable, removable shoulder strap.
It isn't a belt clip, but it's a good alternative that is more secure and can offer some protection for your radios.
My only question, would these radios work with a repeater if I need to go that route? I do find with my TriSquares in one venue I operate in that in certain spots the signals are interfered with slightly by electrical systems that are nearby. Not to mention a wall and 40 or 50 feet open space as well. You would think those radios would be impervious to interference, since they frequency hop, but I do get some.
Regards,
Mike
I don't know why TriSquare did not post an announcement on their web site, but apparently it has not been updated since 2011, so it may no longer be under active management or development.
Rick
The only issue I have with my radios is the headsets I currently use with them: XLT HS150-MT Lightweight Headset. I purchased 5 of these sets for use (4 to use, 1 spare) from this site. While the headsets work quite well, I have found you cannot push the plug fully into the radio (last click) as this will cause the radio to go into transmit mode, locking up the system until the offending radio is dealt with. If you don't push the plug in fully (leave a small gap) then everything works fine. Problem with this is some of the crew don't pay attention and bang the radios against stuff (it's hectic backstage!) and the plug gets bashed in fully, and now all communications are dead until the offending radio is located. That is unacceptable, so will use the radios/headsets as backup.
Regards.