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b679995
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 06:13 am | 1st Post |
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Can anyone steer me in the direction of a communication radio that will work from bike to bike, other than a CB radio. When my Brother and I go riding locally we are thinking that it would be nice to be able to verbally communicate with each other. I can't help but think that there is some kind of wireless intercom that would work between bikes. I have a HAM radio license, but was thinking of something less expensive that didn't require a license, and could be used by all!
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WEXY
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 07:25 am | 2nd Post |
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Scalarider is a good bluetooth system for bike to bike communication,Ciaran
http://www.cardowireless.com/scala_rider
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Silverfox
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:20 am | 3rd Post |
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The key in your question is "can be used by all"
There are many good bike to bike communication systems available on the market and Wexman has mentioned one, but each rider would need to purchace a similar unit in order to communicate. This is fine if you tend to ride with the same one or two friends, but the CB will be more universal, amongst Wing riders and some Harleys too I believe.
There are fairly reasonably priced two way communication units, some of which take a headset and have a push to talk button that you can buy additional units for, that might be worthconsidering if you always ride with the same folks, but you won't be able to talk to or hear others on different systems.
As you say, Ham is an option, but again, there aren't too many bikes fitted with it, so chatting will be limited.
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Goldwings 4 ever
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 01:54 pm | 4th Post |
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If you are looking for an expandable system, then why not use FRS or GRMS radios. There are company's out there that make helmet headsets to be used with these radios. I had a set for a while, but then the wife decided she didn't want to talk to me while we were riding.
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Popeye
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:14 pm | 5th Post |
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The dealer around here sells the CardoScala system for $200.
Bike-to-bike intercom communication up to 540 yards
Multiple device connection technology (MDC) that allows bikers to connect to four different devices including: Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, GPS unit, another Scala Rider Q2 headset and Scala Rider headset (solo, FM and Teamset) for communication up to 33 feet
Includes an embedded FM radio with scan/seek features and six station channel memory
Rider-to-passenger communications with passenger able to conduct mobile phone calls or listen to the FM radio independently
Full duplex function that allows simultaneous talking and listening between bikers
AGC Technology allows headset to automatically adjust its volume based on ambient noise
Noise canceling microphone
Features voice dial, redial and call reject functions
Fits virtually all helmets with easy five minute installation
Talk time up to 8 hours; standby time up to 10 days
The 5 pin CB/Intercom system is about $600.
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jimsjinx
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:22 pm | 6th Post |
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| You know, J&M outa Tucson Arizona has alot of nice, but fair priced stuff like that.Phone people are great to work with. Jim
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Tubawinger
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:57 pm | 7th Post |
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My wife and I use our cell phones with a headet and tuck the mics up in the helmet.
We don't pay for calls to each other, so it's free, and it beats buying a in-helmet system, although I *would* like one in the future. The down side is that we can't talk to anyone else, and we can't accept calls, but other than that it works well.
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Tubawinger
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Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:57 pm | 8th Post |
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| (double post. Oops!) Last edited on Fri Aug 8th, 2008 08:58 pm by Tubawinger
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ccsailor
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 02:23 am | 9th Post |
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autocom makes such a unit ( fairly expensive ) but works way better than stock
chatterbox also comes to mind Cell dunno I don't like that radiated enery close to my head all the time
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b679995
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Posted: Mon Aug 11th, 2008 07:54 am | 10th Post |
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Thank You Everyone, old ponymanr and I are going to get us Some kind of communication device, we just need to decide which kind, a CB would be good but so would a private channeled redio too! I appreciate all of the replies. We have the BEST forum EVER.
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Steve-OLast edited on Mon Aug 11th, 2008 07:55 am by b679995
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Geordiemuppet
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Posted: Mon Aug 11th, 2008 08:48 am | 11th Post |
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Christine and I use CB, which means we can also communicate with other riders in group rides.
Our friends Black Bart and Valkyrie use Chatterbox and they find it veryy effective for what they need.
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Erinpiper
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 12:45 am | 12th Post |
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There are a couple of helmet makers coming out with Bluetooth helmets. I found one called Daianese(spelling?) with the Bluetooth built right into the helmet. They claim it is good for 200 to 300 feet between riders. Problem is I can't find anyone who sells them.
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WEXY
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 03:01 pm | 13th Post |
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Erinpiper wrote: There are a couple of helmet makers coming out with Bluetooth helmets. I found one called Daianese(spelling?) with the Bluetooth built right into the helmet. They claim it is good for 200 to 300 feet between riders. Problem is I can't find anyone who sells them.
That is because they took them off the market ,they were having problems with them and pulled them ..But they say they will be bringing out a new version soon ,I have a danise helmet and I love it ,it is an open face with a flip up visor and built in sunglasses that flip down .They are made in Italy and are not expensive as helmets go ,Ciaran
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Erinpiper
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Posted: Wed Aug 13th, 2008 11:00 pm | 14th Post |
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Hopefully I can get to the Homeland and purchase a helmet. Seems like no one in the States knows about or is a dealer for these helmets. Maybe when the new helmets come out you can let me know.
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Lusting4Dragon
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Posted: Thu Aug 14th, 2008 01:07 pm | 15th Post |
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My wife and I are very happy with the Collett Communications units.
http://www.collettcommunicators.com/
Pricy, but they seem to be worth it.
Marty
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