Comm system??? - Page 2

JoshuaTree · 12-20-2010, 04:30 PM

I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient Pro-7), and I love it. If I had the $$$, I'd go for the Baehr wired setups. I'm not much of a fan of having to charge batteries, so wired-to-bike setups are my preference. I think Chatterbox has a portable, yet wired-to-the-helmets setup that might be worth a look (Integrar IV?)...

YMMV.

lauralynne · 12-20-2010, 04:34 PM

our Autocom system is hardwired - no batteries, no charging, just ride and go. We've been using it for >5 as well - the plus side over a lot of the systems that we tried is the range is awesome - it's roughly 5 or so miles of non-mountainous area, 2-3 in mountainous area - just enough for either of us to go ahead and play but still make sure the other is still there (or lead and sweep effectively)

Trip · 12-20-2010, 04:49 PM

One word, SENA

advrider.com has a good discount for advriders

I cannot rave enough about this system. Me and Kyle used it to great effect on our trip on the BRP. You can charge via a cigarette plug while you use it. It's loud enough for sane speed use. It's just a great all around system and cheap too.

I use it with Andrea and by myself (mp3 and GPS) all the time too.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...highlight=sena

Turbo Ghost · 02-15-2011, 08:18 AM

I've been looking around at the different bluetooth systems and none really were what I was looking for. I finally looked at Collett Communicators. I had a set years ago and they were amazing! The only reason I sold them is I was without a bike for quite a while and needed money. The problem I have with the new bluetooth headsets is with multiple riders. With the scala, if you have 4 riders you have to pair this one to that one and the others to the other and it relays in a certain sequence and blah, blah. The Collett uses 900Mhz radio frequency and you can have an unlimited number of users. There's no pairing to the other units, they're already set from the factory! Yes, the scala set is paired but, only to the two units in a set. They have three channels built in and support stereo bluetooth. The one I've been looking at is the RaceFone2 because it has a detachable microphone instead of the standard boom mic which works better with a modular helmet like I have. They are pricey but, they have a great warranty and it's doubtfull you'll ever use it! Here's a link.
http://www.collett.mb.ca/products.html

derf · 02-15-2011, 09:05 AM

I have the integrator iv, and love it, however trips system is better

Mr Lefty · 02-15-2011, 09:06 AM

the only thing I don't like about Blue tooth systems is they're proprietary... so I have to have the same brand and model to communicate from what I've been told/read... I ride with random people so it's pointless for me to do that unless I bring it for who ever I wanna ride with....

the FRS ones can be a bit more bulky... but have better range but you're not locked into having the same brand/model...

caveman · 02-24-2011, 01:52 AM

Go out to your local Harley dealer and buy an Electraglide Ultra classic. They come with one pre-installed

Gas Man · 02-24-2011, 03:33 AM

Lol. Ftw cave!

Mr Lefty · 02-24-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caveman

Go out to your local Harley dealer and buy an Electraglide Ultra classic. They come with one pre-installed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Lol. Ftw cave!

they also come pre installed with Harley motors, suspension, and styling

FTL

Amber Lamps · 02-24-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

they also come pre installed with Harley motors, suspension, and styling

FTL

Brah...brah. ..brah.brah ...brah, brahh, brah

12-20-2010, 04:30 PM	#11
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	I've had an autocom for > 5 years (an ancient Pro-7), and I love it. If I had the $$$, I'd go for the Baehr wired setups. I'm not much of a fan of having to charge batteries, so wired-to-bike setups are my preference. I think Chatterbox has a portable, yet wired-to-the-helmets setup that might be worth a look (Integrar IV?)... YMMV. __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

12-20-2010, 04:34 PM	#12
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	our Autocom system is hardwired - no batteries, no charging, just ride and go. We've been using it for >5 as well - the plus side over a lot of the systems that we tried is the range is awesome - it's roughly 5 or so miles of non-mountainous area, 2-3 in mountainous area - just enough for either of us to go ahead and play but still make sure the other is still there (or lead and sweep effectively) __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

02-24-2011, 01:52 AM	#17
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	Go out to your local Harley dealer and buy an Electraglide Ultra classic. They come with one pre-installed __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

02-15-2011, 08:18 AM	#14
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I've been looking around at the different bluetooth systems and none really were what I was looking for. I finally looked at Collett Communicators. I had a set years ago and they were amazing! The only reason I sold them is I was without a bike for quite a while and needed money. The problem I have with the new bluetooth headsets is with multiple riders. With the scala, if you have 4 riders you have to pair this one to that one and the others to the other and it relays in a certain sequence and blah, blah. The Collett uses 900Mhz radio frequency and you can have an unlimited number of users. There's no pairing to the other units, they're already set from the factory! Yes, the scala set is paired but, only to the two units in a set. They have three channels built in and support stereo bluetooth. The one I've been looking at is the RaceFone2 because it has a detachable microphone instead of the standard boom mic which works better with a modular helmet like I have. They are pricey but, they have a great warranty and it's doubtfull you'll ever use it! Here's a link. http://www.collett.mb.ca/products.html

02-15-2011, 09:05 AM	#15
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I have the integrator iv, and love it, however trips system is better

02-15-2011, 09:06 AM	#16
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	the only thing I don't like about Blue tooth systems is they're proprietary... so I have to have the same brand and model to communicate from what I've been told/read... I ride with random people so it's pointless for me to do that unless I bring it for who ever I wanna ride with.... the FRS ones can be a bit more bulky... but have better range but you're not locked into having the same brand/model...

02-24-2011, 03:33 AM	#18
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Lol. Ftw cave!