Which intercom/headset advice?

[LotusMartin]

I'm looking for a system for my 1200GS TC but not really sure where to start. At the moment I have:

1) Garmin Nav IV
2) iPhone
3) PMR Radio Beofeng UV5R with battery eliminator and remote antenna (not fitted yet)
4) Schuberth C3 hemet

I think I'd prefer a wired system so I don't have to faff with one more battery to charge, but would consider it if it made things easier.

I need a PMR PTT button on the handlebars

Where do I start? Do I need a fuse box + Autocom + headset? How much do I need to spend to make it reliable and good clarity?

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Autocom comes with brilliant clarity as standard

Autocom also do PTT kit but not sure if it is comapatible with your radio as i use kenwood

As for wiring you can of course fit a fuse block which are available from nippy Ns or wire it straight in

 

[DC]

yeah the only wired system in my opinion is the auto com ..all the others dont come close

for just a PTT set up you can get a KIT21 from chain speed …for the Nav , Phone and Radio you would need a full auto com system . You blue tooth the phone to the nav and then wire the nav to the auto come with the leads , So when its on inside you lid, the nav drops in volume when the phone kicks in .

your best directing any auto com probs or questions to SAM at chain speed …incrediblly helpful guy

 

[LotusMartin]

Awesome - many thanks

 

[LotusMartin]

Looks like about £400 for an Autocom setup with PTT + Bluetooth + leads. That might be pushing the budget a bit

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Looks like about £400 for an Autocom setup with PTT + Bluetooth + leads. That might be pushing the budget a bit

Allways plenty on E Bay

 

[Zx9man]

You could try the sho1 I use it and find that it works great on and off the bike

 

[LotusMartin]

You could try the sho1 I use it and find that it works great on and off the bike

Can you connect a PMR radio to that?

I think I could probably do without Sat Nav & phone, and just have PMR if it came to it

 

[Zx9man]

I am ignoranant what is pmr ?

 

[LotusMartin]

Personal Mobile Radio. it's the 446hz waveband. the cheap Motorola radios or Intek / Alan. short range transceivers. 8 channels with 38 sub filters (CTSS?)

 

[Zx9man]

Then the sho1 is not for you

 

[DC]

Can you connect a PMR radio to that?

I think I could probably do without Sat Nav & phone, and just have PMR if it came to it

if you just want PMR, id go the Kit 21 with Autocom, its actually a body worn kit but it is easy enough to wind around the bike . I comes with a PTT and lead to fit your PMR. they only do Kenwood and Motorola i think. but I'm sure that wizard Sam would be able to make the end fit you radio. I used this before my Bluetooth set up. Hightly recommended.

In other news…..stay of the phone on the bike . they are distractions. I leave mine turned on in the pocket . If some one is in desperate need to get me they will (a) leave a message (B) call back !

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/products/AUTOCOM-Press-To-Talk-Bike-To-Bike-Kit-For-Kenwood/912.html

 

[Lord Snooty]

Check out the Intaride EVO systems as well, they will give you all the functionality that you need but not as expensive as Autocom.

http://www.intaride.com/

 

[LotusMartin]

Interide definitely look like an option. £68 probably + a cable extension. Quality looking kit - better than the cheap stuff on eBay.

 

[Simian73]

Presume you don't want bluetooth setups like scala and inter phone? I have f5mc and it works a treat with 10-12 hours use between charges. I guess going the radio route will give you much better bike to bike?

 

[Autocom Communications]

I'm looking for a system for my 1200GS TC but not really sure where to start. At the moment I have:

1) Garmin Nav IV
2) iPhone
3) PMR Radio Beofeng UV5R with battery eliminator and remote antenna (not fitted yet)
4) Schuberth C3 hemet

I think I'd prefer a wired system so I don't have to faff with one more battery to charge, but would consider it if it made things easier.

I need a PMR PTT button on the handlebars

Where do I start? Do I need a fuse box + Autocom + headset? How much do I need to spend to make it reliable and good clarity?

Hi Martin,

If you are ridding solo we would recommend a bike powered Logic-1 system as the base of your setup. Our Kenwood radio cables are compatible with a number of Beofeng models, this will allow you to utilise your existing radio. You can then fit a PTT to control radio communication.
If you are ride two-up more than often a Logic-2 system or SPA system will give you a great base kit to expand your system.
We can connect your iPhone via cable or Bluetooth, and your Navigator IV can also be connected via Bluetooth.

Feel free to email us or give us a call and we can spec and price a system to your needs.

Autocom Communications

 

[chasbmw]

Many of the systems out there have Bluetooth, bike to bike comma with a claimed range of 500m to 1.5km, they look to be good enough for general biking needs, without being overly complicated to set up or expensive to buy.

 

[Rasher]

I have a couple of Autocoms on mine and the Mrs Bike.

For our original use we had one for rider - pillion and it worked a treat for about 6 years, clear well beyond 3 figures if you spoke loudly, and normal conversation could be had at 80-90mph.

When she got her bike I bought another Autocom (well two actually - from here) and got some Kenwood Radio's from E-Bay quite cheaply, I had to buy the Battery Eliminators (The Autocom ones do the power and Radio connections in one which is neat) and PTT switches.


I found PTT essential as we could never get the Radio's to work reliably off VOX (which was odd as it was always fine when riding two-up) but with the switches on the bikes the setup works very well - range is not so good, but this is mainly down to placement, you really need the radio's upright and high up whereas with most bikes they end up lying down under the seat. We get a good half a mile or more on open roads dropping quite a bit in town and around mountains....

... but they still run rings around BT devices when there are buildings / rocks / vehicles between the bikes, the range may drop to a couple of hundred metres, but they do still work when you go around a corner or get separated by traffic.

 

[Flipfly]

Autocom fanboys in full effect, nothing comes close??.

Actually yes they do. I have a starcom digital system that is perfectly clear, worked brilliantly with a couple of Motorola pmr so that I could talk to my wife on her bike. Works crystal clear with a passenger with my bt02 Bluetooth music.

Never had a lead failure (although it does seem to be an issue for some who must have clogs for hands).

The intercom market is brilliant now, there are many good wireless solutions, but for wired autocom and starcom are the major options. Both are good and both work well.

 

[LotusMartin]

I'm going with Intaride for PMR only. may link it to Autocom when funds allow. I'll let you know how I get on.