Author Topic: Bike comms (Read 2056 times)

Mr Rizla · « **on:** 05, January, 2007, 09:47:26 PM »

Ok, Looks like 2007 is going to be a good year for rideouts, would be even better if we could talk while on the ride, point out problems, slag somones corner etc.
So, can i get feedback on what people use, then i will compile a list and we can make some choices, that is if u r interested

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riz K5 · « **Reply #1 on:** 05, January, 2007, 09:51:55 PM »

Thats sounds like a great idea Ken, I use auto com, think all I need is a radio receiver, loads of them on the market.

« **Reply #2 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:00:12 PM »

it is a great idea i might get something cheap to try out for the France trip to communicate

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riz K5 · « **Reply #3 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:14:39 PM »

Quote (Yamaha_Riders_Do_It_Better @ Jan. 05 2007,22:00)

it is a great idea i might get something cheap to try out for the France trip to communicate

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Keep me posted Clint, we may get a better deal if we get a couple at the same time. We can always use them again on other ride outs.

« **Reply #4 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:17:42 PM »

semaphore works for me

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« **Reply #5 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:18:58 PM »

Quote (riz K5 @ Jan. 05 2007,22:14)

Quote (Yamaha_Riders_Do_It_Better @ Jan. 05 2007,22:00)

it is a great idea i might get something cheap to try out for the France trip to communicate

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Keep me posted Clint, we may get a better deal if we get a couple at the same time. We can always use them again on other ride outs.

Lee we can get a set of 2 way radios that are up to 18 mile range and not to exspensive

TallGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:27:45 PM »

Telepathy works for me. But as I generally ride with women, it's a required form of communication. ':blush'

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riz K5 · « **Reply #7 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:28:28 PM »

Clint if you look into prices, and its not loads of dosh, I'm in. Sounds like it could be a good investment.

madscientist · « **Reply #8 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:36:14 PM »

Tried a bike to bike intercom last year on a trip to Cornwall, not sure what the make was, but it was rubbish at motorway speeds. Hated the idea initially but can see the benefits too.

« **Reply #9 on:** 05, January, 2007, 10:57:31 PM »

Lee try this link for example all the functions you need lets not worry too much about quality with the price

14 mile 2 way radios

CaptMoto · « **Reply #10 on:** 05, January, 2007, 11:20:04 PM »

Quote (riz K5 @ Jan. 05 2007,21:51)

Thats sounds like a great idea Ken, I use auto com, think all I need is a radio receiver, loads of them on the market.

Lee!! You sad man! Not happy with your other half nagging at home, that you must put up with that on the bike too? f### that!!! lol

Just kidding Lee ':p'

the idea of intercom amongst other riders is actually a good one specially if these have quite a wide range and you can assist lost riders or those who get left behind to rejoin the group. I know I need one of them fo shu!

riz K5 · « **Reply #11 on:** 05, January, 2007, 11:32:20 PM »

Quote (CaptMoto @ Jan. 05 2007,23:20)

Lee!! You sad man! Not happy with your other half nagging at home, that you must put up with that on the bike too? f### that!!! lol

I know where your coming from, it's when she starts singing that I accidentally unplug !

Cant live with them, cant live without them as they say.

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Mr Rizla · « **Reply #12 on:** 06, January, 2007, 01:19:53 AM »

bike comms are good for leting you know of obsticles in the road, like cones etc

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pieman · « **Reply #13 on:** 06, January, 2007, 10:00:41 AM »

PMR446 radios are the usual, they're legal and fairly easy to use, and they all communicate with each other. Becca and I both have them, we used them in France and on a rideout in Rye. That's the basic radio, then you need to decide how much money you have to spare.......

If you don't mind much about slowing down to 60mph to hear then just buy a headset for a closed face lid.
If you want to go faster and clearer then invest in a starcom or autocom (which we're gonna get eventually)

All this stuff is quite nicely priced at Maplins, or on ebay look for any radio that is PMR446. We have cobra microtalks and they seem to work okay, it's really the headset that's the limiting factor. If you can afford autocom/starcom then buy one, it greatly increases your hearing and speaking quality and you can put MP3 players, phones and satnavs through it too..

Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #14 on:** 06, January, 2007, 10:08:02 AM »

Top advice thanks Si. I am looking to get one for Spain, to link up with Alba and BB, so if we see any nice shoe shops en route, we can let each other know we are about to stop.

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Wildcat · « **Reply #15 on:** 06, January, 2007, 10:25:06 AM »

I've got an autocom which I use with the phone, it's clear up to above 100mph, depending on surrounding traffic, the other end can't hear me quite as well as I can hear them as they get a bit of wind noise, but it's not a prob, cos if someone rings up I slow down and then they can hear OK. I use a battery-powered one, as I don't want to be plugged into the bike as I get on and off quite a lot. The only trouble I get is that my colleague insists on ringing me on my other phone, so I miss all his calls. Plonker.

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #16 on:** 06, January, 2007, 12:04:45 PM »

Autocom and the prm446 are in the lead, no pun intended, regarding cost, u get what u pay for

TallGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** 06, January, 2007, 02:41:25 PM »

Would have to say that AutoCom are the best, the next best being Sonic-Communications (Sonic Bike2Bike). The biggest problem with bike coms is getting the right package. The system is basically two parts; the RF tranceiver and the audio interface. If you don't get both right then you end up not being able to communiate properly. AutoCom have the audio interface bit sorted but they still rely on someone else to provide the RF tranceiver of which iCom is alledged to be the best for range and clarity of transmission. The tranceivers are basically PMR446 units which are relatively low power units and subject to interference from all sorts of sources, the main one being minicabs. Remember this is 'old' analogue technology, so anyone who remembers mobiles before they went digital will know the problems.
Your best bet for getting a comms deal is to go to Ally Pally show.

Burger · « **Reply #18 on:** 06, January, 2007, 02:42:14 PM »

Ill go with anything. Me and Alba are going to invest in a system for the summer so she can hear me singing whilst riding (oh the joy!

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"Breaker breaker, Come in Ken, Get out the friggin way, IM COMING PAST"

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Weaver · « **Reply #19 on:** 06, January, 2007, 03:36:30 PM »

We've got autocom which we use with VOX Kenwood radios which are pretty good. Won't say in public at what speed you can hear them up to, but put it this way - RO can hear me stuttering "oh shite" quite clearly at certain speeds!!!!

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #20 on:** 07, January, 2007, 07:57:19 PM »

Quote (Triggerhappybaby @ Jan. 06 2007,10:08)

Top advice thanks Si. I am looking to get one for Spain, to link up with Alba and BB, so if we see any nice shoe shops en route, we can let each other know we are about to stop.

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Breaker Breaker...... shoe shop due south.... anyone got room for another pair of boots or do we have to commendeer Dave's Tank bag and chuck out all his thongs?

Biker Biker · « **Reply #21 on:** 07, January, 2007, 07:59:04 PM »

Oh thats a deffo for me, just let me know how much.

Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #22 on:** 07, January, 2007, 08:40:38 PM »

Quote (Biker Biker @ Jan. 07 2007,19:57)

Breaker Breaker...... shoe shop due south.... anyone got room for another pair of boots or do we have to commendeer Dave's Tank bag and chuck out all his thongs?

< shudder >

Got visions of our line of riders, each with a thong obscuring their visor and caught on their velcro

Biker Biker · « **Reply #23 on:** 07, January, 2007, 08:43:29 PM »

There could be worse visions.....

He'd be wearing them all on top of his leathers and my new set of heels

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #24 on:** 07, January, 2007, 08:49:28 PM »

Whats that coming over the hill?
Is it a monster?
Is it a monster?

Nah its The Old Man shedding thongs ':p'

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Author Topic: Bike comms (Read 2056 times)

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