Using an Electret capsule as input. The Trim Cap sets the frequency at which it transmits. Apparently good up to 1/4 mile. Frequency range from 87 -108MHz. Check your countrys Radio Spectrum licence laws.
Supposedly Cousteau and his cronies invented the idea of putting walkie-talkies into the helmet. But we made ours with a special rabbit ear on the top so we could pipe in some music.