Intercom radio recommendations? [Archive]

keithm

13th July 2007, 20:16

Hi Everyone, I am moving over to Christchurch very soon from the UK and i am bringing my k1200s BMW, the question i have is that i have a bike to bike intercom (AUTOCOM) which uses and PMR 446 Kenwood tk3101 radio. I know that i can't legally use it and i am selling it before i come over. What type of radio's do you use and you guys use is the FRS radios like the US? If not what type can i use, do you know of anyone selling and radio that i can you?

Thanks

Keith

Zukin

13th July 2007, 20:31

Hi there

You can use PRS Radios

We have loads here and are cheap too :yes:
Anything from $49 to $500

I would recommend the Uniden ones

See these webpages for more info
http://www.uniden.co.nz/NEW_ZEALAND/p_index_transceivers_handheld_radios.asp

Trade Me (similar to Ebay)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Radio-equipment/Amateur-radio/mcat-0124-0112-1317-.htm

keithm

17th July 2007, 00:46

Thanks very much m8ie

scumdog

17th July 2007, 01:28

Hi Everyone, I am moving over to Christchurch very soon from the UK and i am bringing my k1200s BMW, the question i have is that i have a bike to bike intercom (AUTOCOM) which uses and PMR 446 Kenwood tk3101 radio. I know that i can't legally use it and i am selling it before i come over. What type of radio's do you use and you guys use is the FRS radios like the US? If not what type can i use, do you know of anyone selling and radio that i can you?

Thanks

Keith

Why do you think it's 'not legal'???

Holy Roller

17th July 2007, 09:55

NZ and OZ uses the 476-477 Mhz freq band for Personal use
While the 446Mhz will work here it is allocated for the commercial sector. Unless one has the same freq to talk on all you will do is get some business upset with you.

For compatable radios for the Autocom system
http://www.bluerim.com.au/Uniden.htm
http://www.bluerim.com.au/Icom.htm
http://www.bluerim.com.au/GME.htm

There are several retail stores here in NZ that sell these
http://www.dse.co.nz
Best bet is to check the
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Radio-equipment/mcat-0124-0112-.htm
Trademe site though check around for the best deal

keithm

15th October 2007, 19:22

Thanks for the reply. Living in CHC now and the bike made it undamaged, the wifie has a Fazer 1000 so i will need to get the intercoms sorted soon.

Thanks again.

fergie

16th October 2007, 06:13

welcome to the forum and good old en zed. you will love the roads down that way, watch out for mad poms in camper vans though!ha ha