Bluetooth for Quest available.

[Daithi]

For anyone with a Quest or any other GPS without Blue tooth, there is a write-up in the BMW Journal on a device
called "BTA II" which will take the audio output from the Quest (or mp3 player) and send it via Bluetooth to a headset.

Blurb:
Overview
Cost-effective Bluetooth functionality for standard mobile phones.
Join the Bluetooth wave and enhance your mobile communication with a wealth of convenient and versatile
functionality. More than just another accessory, this ultra-compact device converts your standard mobile
phone into a Bluetooth powerhouse. Plug the BTA II in to the audio jack of your standard cell phone and
begin to enjoy the benefits of hands-free Bluetooth communications. The BTA is compatible with most mobile
phones available in today's market.

The BTA II also works with land-line phones!!
Connect* the BTA II to your DECT land-line phone or your cordless phone and use a scala headset in your
home or office.

* To fit the BTA II your land-line phone must have a 2.5 mm jack. For cordless phones 900 MHz or 1800 MHz
frequencies are required,

Works best with Cardo's scala line of Bluetooth headset. Try it out, and if it works, you will be
able to extend your hands-free communication experience into your office or home.

 

[terayon]

Is it like the scala, waterproof when it's not raining

 

[Daithi]

Is it like the scala, waterproof when it's not raining

I know what you mean. My Scala packed in after a short spin through some drizzel, I sent it back and they
replaced it though. Can't understand why they didn't make the unit waterproof.
Having said that, there's no reason why the BTA 2 couldn't be placed somewhere protected from the elements.
Another thought, why bother take it off the bike at all, why not wire it to the bike permanently, and drop the bikes
voltage (12v) down to what ever the charging voltage is.

Either way, mine is ordered direct from Cardo, will let you know how it works out.

 

[Padge]

Is it like the scala, waterproof when it's not raining

Durex makes nice little waterproof covers for these things as it's nice and hidden... the Scala rider would look stupid with one on, although I killed my scala on a long wet ride up to the skye pi$$up, so maybe should have put up with wee rubber flapping at the side of my helmet..

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

just a query

the jack has 3 contact points on it for a phone... mic + ear-piece + and a common ground... I'd wonder how it would work in a quest jack socket that has only 2 points ear-piece/sound + and ground?

 

[DodgyGeeSer]

Durex makes nice little waterproof covers for these things as it's nice and hidden...

Would they make one that would cover my helmet?

 

[HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED]

Would they make one that would cover my helmet?

They probably do, how big is your helmet.

 

[Daithi]

Would they make one that would cover my helmet?

Yip.

 

[Invicta Moto]

For anyone with a Quest or any other GPS without Blue tooth, there is a write-up in the BMW Journal on a device
called "BTA II" which will take the audio output from the Quest (or mp3 player) and send it via Bluetooth to a headset.

Blurb:
Overview
Cost-effective Bluetooth functionality for standard mobile phones.
Join the Bluetooth wave and enhance your mobile communication with a wealth of convenient and versatile
functionality. More than just another accessory, this ultra-compact device converts your standard mobile
phone into a Bluetooth powerhouse. Plug the BTA II in to the audio jack of your standard cell phone and
begin to enjoy the benefits of hands-free Bluetooth communications. The BTA is compatible with most mobile
phones available in today's market.

The BTA II also works with land-line phones!!
Connect* the BTA II to your DECT land-line phone or your cordless phone and use a scala headset in your
home or office.

* To fit the BTA II your land-line phone must have a 2.5 mm jack. For cordless phones 900 MHz or 1800 MHz
frequencies are required,

Works best with Cardo's scala line of Bluetooth headset. Try it out, and if it works, you will be
able to extend your hands-free communication experience into your office or home.

Got one in the summer.... works okay and mine is fitted with the supplied velcro to the clutch master cylinder. I wrote all this up in the BMW Club Journal last year.

The case is rubberised but I doubt it would be truly waterproof as there are buttons to press to turn it on and a pin hole to set the unit to pair to a headset or whatever. I cover mine with a small placcy bag when it's raining, and then tape it on as the velco doesn't work.

Have tested it using my Creative Muvo2, and it works okay.

With the Cardo Scala it does make the Quest wireless and saves having to trade up to a Tom-Tom Rider or Zumo.

Might be a good idea considering the reported problems in Spain where riders are getting nabbed for wired GPS'.