PMR radio with Bluetooth connectivity

Just a ‘heads up’, Alan/Midland Radios are soon to market a PMR radio with built in Bluetooth connectivity, the Midland 445BT, I suspect it will launch quite soon. Team this radio up with a Scala Rider helmet headset and you have Bike to Bike radio without wires.
http://service.alan-germany.de/PMR4...engl-german-italian-spanish-french-portug.pdf

Alan radios other Bluetooth products.
http://www.alan-uk.com/alan/motorcycle/bluetooth-equipment.html


Midland 445BT

Just a little more info from the "Bluetooth functionality pdf"

• While the Bluetooth headset and the radio do not require any cable connection, it is now possible to mount the radio and external PTT key on the motor bike - this ensures a better communication range, since the radio is no more operated from a pocket in your jacket. A free radiating antenna can extend the communication range under optimized conditions up to 4-6 km.

• The automatic voice switching (VOX-function) of the radio can also be used in Bluetooth mode (if the headset ensures sufficient noise canceling). Some high-end motor bike helmets may allow VOX operation at moderate speed. However, we recommend to use manual PTT switching for 2-way motor bike radio communication. Only PTT operation allows clear and undisturbed communication at high speed situations. A waterproof PTT key is supplied with the radio!

• The Bluetooth Module of 445 BT contains the chipset of our BPA 100 Bluetooth adaptor and can be connected to almost all standard BT-headsets, which are sold for use with cellular phones.

• The additional charging socket allows recharging of the batteries even during operation of the radio.