OTS Buddy Phone Through-Water Transceivers (1/2 Watt Output Power)
Stay connected underwater with the OTS Buddy Phone Through-Water Transceivers, a compact and reliable communication system designed for recreational divers, instructors, safety teams, and professional dive operations. Operating at 1/2 watt output power, the Buddy Phone allows clear voice communication between divers and surface support, improving safety, coordination, and overall dive enjoyment.
Using proven through-water ultrasonic communication technology, the Buddy Phone transmits and receives voice messages without the need for cables or tethers. Its lightweight, diver-friendly design integrates easily with most full-face masks and communication setups, making it an ideal solution for training, underwater inspections, scientific diving, public safety operations, and recreational buddy teams.
Built to withstand demanding marine environments, the OTS Buddy Phone delivers dependable performance and intuitive operation, allowing divers to focus on the task at hand while maintaining constant communication.
Features
- 1/2 Watt ultrasonic through-water voice communication
- Diver-to-diver and diver-to-surface communication capability
- Compact, lightweight, and rugged design
- Simple push-to-talk operation
- Reliable performance in recreational and professional diving environments
- Compatible with various OTS communication systems and full-face masks
- Improves diver safety, coordination, and efficiency underwater
- Durable construction designed for harsh marine conditions
Benefits
Enhanced Underwater Safety
Maintain direct communication with dive buddies and surface support, allowing faster responses to changing conditions and emergencies.
Improved Team Coordination
Perfect for training, commercial diving, scientific research, search and recovery operations, and public safety diving where clear communication is critical.
Easy to Use
Simple controls and dependable operation make communication effortless, even in challenging underwater conditions.
Proven OTS Reliability
Manufactured by Ocean Technology Systems, a global leader in underwater communications trusted by military, commercial, scientific, and recreational divers worldwide.
Whether you’re conducting underwater inspections, managing dive training, or simply wanting greater confidence and safety underwater, the OTS Buddy Phone Through-Water Transceiver provides reliable voice communication when it matters most.
| Nominal Range | 50 to 500 meters depending on sea conditions & noise levels. |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Ultrasound using upper single sideband (USB) |
| Transmit Output Power | 0.5 watts PEP |
| Standard Frequency (PEP) | Recall & tone: Freq. A (Channel 1): 32.768 kHz USB Freq. B (Channel 4): 31.250 kHz |
| Audio Bandwidth | 300 to 3,000 Hz |
| Automatic Gain Control | Greater than 80 dB |
| Earphone | Ceramic |
| Microphone | High Quality Microphone |
| Transducer | Ceramic cylinder |
| Battery Type: | Alkaline 9V. Batteries not included |
| Maximum Operating Depth | 130 feet in sea water (fsw) |
| Weight in Air | 8.1 oz |

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