Motorola Uniden radio earpiece PTT throat mic $45 for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand
Might be an inexpensive way to have bike to bike communications. Those who only need occasional bike to bike. Maybe for the spring bash. $300 for a chatterbox maybe too much $$ for an occasional need. (Autocom more $$)
Bike to bike communications makes the ride safer and more enjoyable.
Lane changes are easier when the bike behind can tell you it is clear, debris in the road warnings from the front or lead bike. Upcoming turns etc.
Something to consider for the spring bash, if you have never been, many riders have some type of bike to bike communications.
You can spend a lot more money, and sometimes you get what you pay for.
Some have trouble free experiences with chatterbox. $200-$300
And autocom, more expensive - $500-$1000 if you do the top of the line set up. Seems to be the best way to go for sound quality and range.
My suggestion if you have considered a bike to bike set up and never have used one, is to start off on the low end. See if it is something you will want to invest in.
A $45 throat mic with handle bar push to talk is not a bad place to start. (PTT is a must) If you already have an FRS radio around the house your expense stops at $45. Or Walmart and Target etc, have them at bargain prices.
I have the cardo scala rider Q2, this works great but range is short and it will not work for group rides. Can only link to one other Q2 at a time.
This year I am using an Autocom hybrid. I purchased the boom mic, speakers, handle bar push to talk and radio interface for motorola FRS and Kenwood FRS. A little over $200
I have a Garmin Rino GPS/FRS radio it will work with or I can purchase the Kenwood Business radio with GMRS/FRS programing. $175
It is some what a pain to find the most trouble free system without spending an arm and a leg.
There are about as many opinions on the matter as there are choices.
If you decide to try bike to bike, do a little research and road test it before you leave town. Nothing worse than getting to Robbinsville and your stuff does not work, or you have no idea how to make it work.
Right Don?
PTT from auto come on the left handle bar. I did not like their suggestion of zip ties chris crossed over the grip. So I made it look a little cleaner.
Might be an inexpensive way to have bike to bike communications. Those who only need occasional bike to bike. Maybe for the spring bash. $300 for a chatterbox maybe too much $$ for an occasional need. (Autocom more $$)
Bike to bike communications makes the ride safer and more enjoyable.
Lane changes are easier when the bike behind can tell you it is clear, debris in the road warnings from the front or lead bike. Upcoming turns etc.
Something to consider for the spring bash, if you have never been, many riders have some type of bike to bike communications.
You can spend a lot more money, and sometimes you get what you pay for.
Some have trouble free experiences with chatterbox. $200-$300
And autocom, more expensive - $500-$1000 if you do the top of the line set up. Seems to be the best way to go for sound quality and range.
My suggestion if you have considered a bike to bike set up and never have used one, is to start off on the low end. See if it is something you will want to invest in.
A $45 throat mic with handle bar push to talk is not a bad place to start. (PTT is a must) If you already have an FRS radio around the house your expense stops at $45. Or Walmart and Target etc, have them at bargain prices.
I have the cardo scala rider Q2, this works great but range is short and it will not work for group rides. Can only link to one other Q2 at a time.
This year I am using an Autocom hybrid. I purchased the boom mic, speakers, handle bar push to talk and radio interface for motorola FRS and Kenwood FRS. A little over $200
I have a Garmin Rino GPS/FRS radio it will work with or I can purchase the Kenwood Business radio with GMRS/FRS programing. $175
It is some what a pain to find the most trouble free system without spending an arm and a leg.
There are about as many opinions on the matter as there are choices.
If you decide to try bike to bike, do a little research and road test it before you leave town. Nothing worse than getting to Robbinsville and your stuff does not work, or you have no idea how to make it work.
Right Don?
PTT from auto come on the left handle bar. I did not like their suggestion of zip ties chris crossed over the grip. So I made it look a little cleaner.
