VHF for your motorbike?
- Thread starter Cody1771
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AFSOC
Explorer
How about communication to the truck/SUV via your bluetooth enabled phone? You can equip your helmet with a Scala Rider G4. Simple enough system and offers you moto borne entertainment and voice GPS options depending on your current GPS and mp3 equipment.
http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider/scala-rider-g4
http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider/scala-rider-g4
Cody1771
Explorer
Yeah I know the one, works fine local but don't want to get killed in roaming when in the us and Mexico
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=48.467112,-123.369495
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=48.467112,-123.369495
AFSOC
Explorer
If you buy a pair and sync them, they're said to have a quarter mile unit to unit intercom range.
frgtwn
Adventurer
Motorcycle Amateur Radio Club
If anyone can answer that, these guys can.
http://www.marc-hq.org/
Just take a look at their website, and if your questions are not answered, they'll be happy to help you out. Good group of folks.
There are a small group of HTs and mobiles that are "bluetooth ready". I expect that before long, bluetooth or its replacement will be common for all mobile transmissions. There are amateurs all over adapting the technology to their needs.
Dale
If anyone can answer that, these guys can.
http://www.marc-hq.org/
Just take a look at their website, and if your questions are not answered, they'll be happy to help you out. Good group of folks.
There are a small group of HTs and mobiles that are "bluetooth ready". I expect that before long, bluetooth or its replacement will be common for all mobile transmissions. There are amateurs all over adapting the technology to their needs.
Dale
gary in ohio
Explorer
The Yaesu VX-8R is a Bluetooth capable radio. Use it to talk back to the vehicle. Combine that with a cross band repeater for longer range comms.
CoastalDefender
Explorer
I use a VX6R + Motocomm wired headset in my helmet. Works great.
Ask Scott Brady about our technical difficulties with his VX8R and squelch settings... We were ready to throw the dumb thing out the window...
Ask Scott Brady about our technical difficulties with his VX8R and squelch settings... We were ready to throw the dumb thing out the window...
Prybry
Adventurer
Look for a Yaesu FTM10SR
The radio I just put in my Jeep was originally designed for mounting on a motorcycle...
The Yaesu FTM-10SR
Completely water proof, shock resistant housing.
Head is designed to mount to the handle bars and works as the mic too.
They were discontinued last year for a new 50 watt version... the 10SR is only 10 watts... but enough for reaching most repeaters in urban areas.
They had great close out deals on them including the hand held mic just last spring... you should still be able to find one on one of the Ham web sites.
The radio I just put in my Jeep was originally designed for mounting on a motorcycle...
The Yaesu FTM-10SR
Completely water proof, shock resistant housing.
Head is designed to mount to the handle bars and works as the mic too.
They were discontinued last year for a new 50 watt version... the 10SR is only 10 watts... but enough for reaching most repeaters in urban areas.
They had great close out deals on them including the hand held mic just last spring... you should still be able to find one on one of the Ham web sites.
Mustard23
New member
http://www.pciraceradios.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=Motorcycle I get most my stuff from these guys.. they run all the radio's for the Baja races