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Bike-to-Bike Blue Tooth  EarPhones/Headsets   GPS   Integrated Commo  Intercom  Radios: CB/FRS/GMRS   Satellite Radio  Tunes and Related Equip    

1. Rider Intercom    (updated 03/26/07)

    

   JC Whitney Helemt to Helmet Intercom $50 -- 2 Spkr-Mike sets, control box needs 4AAA batt. - full duplex intercom with music input

    

   IMC Motorcom Two-Up Intercom System $150 - Unit, 2 headsets

    

   Unique Cycle Sounds http://www.uniqcycle.com/ 

   Ear Pods for Speakers on 1/2 and Novelty Helmets

   ClearerCommo - Throat Mike Headsets

   FireFox Throat Mike Headsets

    

   Use any of the above with compatible FRS and you have Front-Rear rider intercom (just not private)

    

2. Bike to Bike Commo   ((updated 03/26/07)

    

   See Above for Links

    

   Use any of the above with compatible FRS and you have Bike to Bike and Front-Rear rider intercom (just not private)

    

    

3. Integrated Commo Units (updated 10/18/06)

    

   Ear Pods for Speakers on 1/2 and Novelty Helmets

   ClearerCommo - Throat Mike Headsets

   FireFox Throat Mike Headsets

    

   Collett Communicators Full Function Rider-Rider Bike-Bike  $210   ($170 Rider + $80 Pass. if Separate)

       $210   Intercom + Bike to Bike & Inputs for Music or Cell Phone - Helmet Mounted Units (4oz.)

    

   IMC Motorcom Multi-Channel Communications Center  $200 Unit, 2 headsets, interface cables and PTT switch - just add your own radio (CB - FRS) and cell, mp3, radar, etc

    

   SilverBack's Assembled MotoComm AudioBoss AB-1m  

       $295    Intercom + CB + Headsets+ Interface for Radar & Cell Phone = $295 = Works Great!!

    

   StarCom1 & StarCom1 Advanced -- Just found this one - looks to be better than my MotoComm - A Little pricier, but . . .!

      $468/$522      Intercom + CB + Headsets + Interface for Radar & Cell Phone = $468/522 = Looks Good!

                   Note: ++ vs. MotoComm: Stereo music, dc/battery power, two channel intercom,

                           cords plug into base vs. hard wired, maybe more weather resistant,

    

   J&M Handlebar CB Audio System, with Intercom   

       $1259     Intercom + CB + Headsets = $920 (from Mfgr)   plus add $330 for Radar & Cell Phone Interface = $1259 = Works Great!

    

   Autocomm Motorcycle Intercoms, More

    

4. CB/FRS/GMRS Differences  (updated 4/21/06)

    

   CB - Citizens Band

    

   License required (but most I talk to never bothered) - handheld units are limited to 1 - 2 watts on battery, but 4 watts when hooked to 12v power.

   When battery powered CB's have similar range to FRS.

    

   An advantage of integrating CB (vs. the others) into your commo system:

   -- seems to be most prevalent among bike use

   -- allows conversing with the truckers - excellent source of travel, traffic, weather, and toad condition info and some interesting chatter

    

   FRS/GMRS:

    

   Family Radio Service (FRS) radios can be used license-free and are limited to 1/2 watt.

   GMRS radios are usually in the 1 to 5 watt range and require a license.
   
   One site puts it this way:
   
   The differences between FRS and GMRS radios:
   
   FRS:
   FRS or Family Radios Service radios are compact, handheld, wireless 2-way radios that provide very good clarity over a relatively short range. FRS radios operate on any of 14 dedicated channels (1-14) designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) expressly for FRS radio usage. In order to comply with FCC standards, FRS radios have a maximum allowable power of 500 milliwatts (or 1/2 watt). FRS radio transceivers and their antennas may not be modified to extend their range.
   
   FRS radio distinctions:
   1) Unlike with CB (citizens band) radios and most other 2-way radios, there is no license required to use an FRS radio.
   2) There are no fees for usage, airtime or per-call charges. (Aside from the cost of batteries, they are virtually free to use.)
   
   GMRS:
   GMRS or General Mobile Radio Service radios operate on any of up to 8 dedicated channels (15-22) designated by the FCC. GMRS radios typically have power ratings of 1.0 to 5.0 watts and have a maximum allowable power of 50 watts.
   
   GMRS radios are very similar to FRS radios, except for a few important distinctions:
   1) GMRS radio use requires you to purchase an FCC operator’s license.
   2) GMRS radios generally achieve greater ranges than FRS radios.
   3) While FRS radios may not legally be altered, GMRS radios may legally be outfitted or retrofitted with optional antennas, car antennas or home antennas to extend their range. For more information, please visit the FCC online at FCC.gov.

    

5. GPS Systems (updated 1/17/06)

    

   GPS Thread on the forum

    

6. Satellite Radio - see below also

    

7. Tunes and Related Equipment - see above also  (updated 03/27/07)

   Good Thread on the Forum:

   http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=22032.1

   motorcyclespeakers.net

    

   Unique Cycle Sounds http://www.uniqcycle.com/

8. Blue Tooth Bike Applications (updated 2/10/06)

    

   Willow Street Design  (XM Radio in Mirror, BlueTooth Speakers, More)

    

9. EarPhones   (updated 8/17/06)

    

   Good thread on earphone choices/preferences:

   http://forums.delphiforums.com/yamaha1100/messages?msg=16489.1

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