Bike-to-bike comm systems

[Shorts]

Anybody use any comm systems bike-to-bike? I'm thinking of getting a headseat from Motocomm to run off our Talkabouts via a PTT button (VOX doesn't do great at speed I hear).

[carbacca]

i play airsoft and a lot of guys are using iasus throat mics with uniden PRS radios. i personally dont have one (the throat mics) but on the receiving end of the transmission they are quite good if setup properly.

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Category?menu1=8&menu2=1185#17301

make sure you get the right pinouts for the radio though

[WRT]

Not sure the throat mic will be particularly effective for what you require. My own (limited) experience with them is that they are not as clear as a regular mic when used on bikes, and the clarity is worse for women. Presumably something to do with no adams apple? Not sure, but after trying two bike intercoms with throat mics I'm going back to standard.

[Shorts]

Not sure the throat mic will be particularly effective for what you require. My own (limited) experience with them is that they are not as clear as a regular mic when used on bikes, and the clarity is worse for women. Presumably something to do with no adams apple? Not sure, but after trying two bike intercoms with throat mics I'm going back to standard.

That's been my experience with throat mics as well. I bought a pair for us to use, but I couldn't get mine to consistently transmit without apply pressure with my fingers to press the mic to my throat. I think it's because women generally have smaller necks than men, who can adequately fill it out and apply enough pressure to the throat pads of the mic.

I would like VOX capability for low speed stuff in busy areas and traffic, but I plan on needing to use a PTT roads at speed.

[WRT]

I tried a smaller diameter throat mic on my girlfriend, still didnt sound clear even though I'm fairly sure it would apply enough pressure. I think its more that women produce less vibrations in their neck when talking, possibly because of a lack of an adams apple, or possibly because their voice tends not to be so deep. Either way, makes the throat mics useless for them.

[Shorts]

I hear that :yes:

Now I have two 5min. used throat mics with ear pieces and cords for a Motorola single pin. I've actually been contemplating and thinking whether or not its possible to remove the wires from the throat mic and tap in a regular mic. But I know nothing about that stuff. It'll be safer to buy a new set for $60ish each.

[Pumba]

Give ArcherWC (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=6942) a bell, I understand he has got a great set up on his bike with VOX (could be wrong tho) and it works like a dream

[Squiggles]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34200

has alot there on intercom and bike to bike systems :yes:

[mattimeo]

I've just bought two excellent helmet-headsets (they connect to most Uniden radios) from a guy in Rotorua called Pinfold Health Services. Heck knows how this name relates to motorbike communications, but anyway.

They were $15 per kit - they're the type where the PTT switch is attached to your handlebars. Here's a link. His website is insanely difficult to read, but I'm amazed by how effective such a cheap kit was. Really good quality too, fits into my Arai Chaser perfectly with amazing comfort.

http://www.amalgamate2000.com/sales/motorcycle__communications.htm

[Holy Roller]

I've used this setup for a couple of years now. A second set is used for the pillion when I take one of the kids away on the bike. They work well with a full face helmet but the open face has too much wind noise to hear clearly though soldering a resistor across the mic is suposed to fix this I have not got around to doing that mod. I have done the range extender mod by adding an external aerial. Means that I can only use that modified radio on the bike. My spare set I can use when out on another bike or in the cage. The range is great though not sure how far I can actually reach. On the last grand challenge I was talking to some guy who said that he was in Stratford and I was in Hawera but I find that kind of sus, may have been just good atmospherics. The other guys I ride with have a handheld in their pocket and we get up to 5km range


I've just bought two excellent helmet-headsets (they connect to most Uniden radios) from a guy in Rotorua called Pinfold Health Services. Heck knows how this name relates to motorbike communications, but anyway.

They were $15 per kit - they're the type where the PTT switch is attached to your handlebars. Here's a link. His website is insanely difficult to read, but I'm amazed by how effective such a cheap kit was. Really good quality too, fits into my Arai Chaser perfectly with amazing comfort.

http://www.amalgamate2000.com/sales/motorcycle__communications.htm