Autocom volume / BT questions

[markie_wales]

I have an elderly Active-7 that is fine, and with my current bike (KTM 950 SE) I need to run the lead from zumo 660 to the rear of the bike where the Active-7 is. Also the volume of output is not really up to he job so also got an Amplirider amp to give me the volume I need. Problem is the lead is picking up interference and the Amplirider is making it worse! I have one of those red/black isolation boxes and have the speakers in the helmet correctly.

So thinking - bugger it, let's get a new Autocom, "IF" it can :-

a) BT to the zumo (cut out interference from the lead)
b) put out enough volume (i.e. more than an Active 7) as I can't see how I'd put the Amplirider in line with the 7 pin output from a new Autocom.
c) I don't use a phone on the bike, but if the new BT ones make it simple may want to try that out for giggles

Anyone able to confirm if the new Autocoms can do this? If so which one? I also use a walkie talkie for bike-to-bioke comms.

cheers

Markie

 

[beemerboy9]

Hi Markie,

Have a look at reply #6 in this thread, though you will not need the optional BT-203 part for your Active-7 http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299091

I believe the BT module is the way to go, will also sort out your volume problems and is cheaper than a new Autocom. Give Sam at Chainspeed a call to order the right bits.

Hope this helps,

John

 

[Rasher]

Give Sam at Chainspeed a call

+1

I am sure the later autocoms would be louder, mine (SuperPro) was fairly decent without an ampli-rider (music and Garmin working fine until past 80) and with the Ampli-Rider is quite a bit clearer at higher speed working well beyond 90 (with earplugs)

Sam has always given me great honest advice on gear, even at the cost of profit to himself (probably made back in repeat business and recommendations such as this)

 

[markie_wales]

Rasher / John,

you're right best I go to those in the know.

Cheers

Mark