Re: Off Topic - Bike to Bike Communication

["Guy Patterson" <guyspat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My friend and I used 900 mhz Collet units between our two STs on a trip from
Maryland & Pennsylvania to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix.  It rained
for the first hundred miles and I had all sorts of problems with
transmission, but then the unit dried out and it worked like a charm.  You
do have to eat the mike as somebody else said.  In addition, I had to learn
to "call" my friend and then pause due to the vox feature before speaking to
my friend.

Distance and clarity was a none issue although we never got more than a mile
apart.  I bought my unit through Parker Brothers motorsport in Canada as the
Collet unit is made in Canada and I saved a reasonable amount of money what
with the exchange.  The only drawback was that dirty water got between the
unit and my helmet (ARAI Crafar rep) and there is know a dirty line where
the unit used to be.  In fact the units saved our bacon as my friend saw an
oncoming car flash a speed trap warning to us while we were doing 90 mph on
the 401.  Great in traffic too, as you tell your riding mates about the
moron who is not paying attention.

Cheers!

PS If you want the Collett or Parker Brothers website email me.


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "David McCarthy" <dave.mac@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "ST@TriumphNet. com" <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "SV650 List"
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Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 4:06 PM
Subject: Off Topic - Bike to Bike Communication


> Begging for help from anyone with any experience using bike to bike comms!
>
> I/we are considering buying bike to bike kit for use when we are out
riding
> together. The theory of planning signals for all eventualities never seems
> to work in practice!!
>
> I have looked at a number of the available options, which ruled out quite
a
> number. Criteria would have to be:
>
> 1. VOX operation - can't be done with pressing a PTT switch at the
critical
> moment.
> 2. Frequency legal for UK or licence exempt.
> 3. Internal (battery) or bike powered.
> 4. As little external hardware as possible. (But see details below)
> 5. Usable range. (which would suggest FM transmission)
> 6. Noise cancelling mic. (preferred)
>
> I have looked around and the current options would appear to be:
>
> A. Chatterbox - Used by a number of the local guys who all seem to love
> them, but requires an external helmet mount, which I am not sure about.
> The sets are certainly light enough, but are a bit on the large side
> and appear to have the range, if the local gossip is accurate. Cheapest
> of the bunch at under £200 each.
>
> B. Collett - Never seen one in the flesh, but they sure look neat for
> helmet mount and performance would appear to be OK if the advertising
> blurb is to be believed. Seems to have a fair decent pedigree! A bit
> dearer at about £250 per unit.
>
> C. Autocom - The current range only has the PRO M1 which has the features
> required, but you get loads more if you need them. I am not really
> interested in it's ability to connect a mobile phone or to play stereo
> music however! Performance from demos seems stunning, with true noise
> cancelling ability! Down side from my point of view is the fact that
> you have to carry or attach the "magic" box plus the rather large
> transmitter/receiver. By far the most expensive at about £435 per bike.
>
> Anyone out there have experiences/recommendations with any of the above or
> alternates. I would appreciate any opinions, prior to parting with hard
> earned cash for an inadequate system.
>
> Dave McCarthy
>
> Had enough, gone out on the bike!!!
>
> dave.mac@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
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