Do you really need a radio playing airsoft. That depends, some quick skirmish games will not need one, but large scale events, and even airsoft Milsim events, will require such. Phoenix Feather Airsoft talks about this comms setup for Milsim... " I explain my MilSim Radio Communication Setup for Airsoft. I go through an easy beginner radio setup guide with a Midland G5 and security in-ear headset, an advanced communication setup with the Howard Leight active hearing protection and a speaker mic connected with an AUX cable, and then finally explain my Peltor Comtac III dual comm setup with two Baofeng UV5R+ and two JCI Comms 6 Pin to Kenwood adapters on my plate carrier with foldable blade antennas. Enjoy this Radio or Comms Overview."