Bike to Bike comms
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Bike to Bike comms
Just wondering if anyone knows of a decent, but not insanely expensive bike to bike comm system. My wife and I are looking at making a road trip together this summer (each of us on our own rides) and I've been trying to find something that doesn't cost a mortgage payment to purchase. The plan is to ride together all the way there & back of course, but would like a comm system for chatting along the way about the sights, or in the event we accidentally get separated. I'm not talking something with a 100 km range, but something with a 1 - 2 mile range would be ideal. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks...
Road Master
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
I just purchased Motorola SX700 two way radios. they have about 10 mile range, 22 channels plus over 100 privacy codes and weather channels/alerts. I also bought throat mics that are VOX compatiblewhich should minimize any wind noise. Weather's been bad for cycling, but playing with them they seem to work well. the ear pieces are the clear tube that fits in the ear, similar to what broadcasters wear. Let you know how they work once I get out on the road. Price of both 2-way radio's was about $66.00 and both throat mics was about $70.00.
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Tourer
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
Look at the NADY latest model is using the 5 mile range. you will want more then the lower powered 2 mile FRS radios and go to the newer 5 mile FRS. I have a pair of 5 mile FRS and had the older 2 Mile FRS before. I use then when following another car or someone is follwing me, I toss them and FRS radio in case we get separated.
even on the highway the 2 Mile ones suck past a few car lengths.
anyway the NADY has all the stuff of the FRS radio (Same frequencies) PLUS they will work like an intercom for passenger to driver on the same bike. when in this mode its a full duplex comm like a phone conversation.
even on the highway the 2 Mile ones suck past a few car lengths.
anyway the NADY has all the stuff of the FRS radio (Same frequencies) PLUS they will work like an intercom for passenger to driver on the same bike. when in this mode its a full duplex comm like a phone conversation.
Road Master
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
Chatterbox GMRSX-1
Helmet mounted
5 mile range
Loads of channels to select
www.chatterboxusa.com
I'm not selling these things. I promote them for safety.
PM if you have any questions.
Helmet mounted
5 mile range
Loads of channels to select
www.chatterboxusa.com
I'm not selling these things. I promote them for safety.
PM if you have any questions.
Tourer
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
chatterboxes are great. the only reason I went with Nady is that it operates on the same FRS channels as most everyone is using. that way if you want to have a support car with you on a trip, they can use a standard FRS 5 mile radio to talk to everyone :-)
only downside is using them with a half helmet. theres no where to attach the ear piece/boom mic. so you need a 3/4 or full helmet. (unless someone has a solution)
only downside is using them with a half helmet. theres no where to attach the ear piece/boom mic. so you need a 3/4 or full helmet. (unless someone has a solution)
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Tourer
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
ORIGINAL: agapsdiver
<only downside is using them with a half helmet. theres no where to attach the ear piece/boom mic. so you need a 3/4 or full helmet. (unless someone has a solution) >
That's why I suggest a throat mic. Mic fits around neck and single ear piece fits in the ear.
<only downside is using them with a half helmet. theres no where to attach the ear piece/boom mic. so you need a 3/4 or full helmet. (unless someone has a solution) >
That's why I suggest a throat mic. Mic fits around neck and single ear piece fits in the ear.
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Road Master
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
Just do a Google on "Throat Mic", you'll get losts of manufacturers.
Mine looks similar to this:
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Mine looks similar to this:
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RE: Bike to Bike comms
Curious about how well these work on half-hats. Wife and I want to get something like this also but price scares us away first. Then compatibility with half-helmets. We have full face helmets for long trips and cold weather but what about the rest of the year?
Anxious to hear feedback on throat mic.
Anxious to hear feedback on throat mic.