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Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication?

  

R Navigator -> Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 11:22:45 AM)

What's the best solution out there for in-helmet communication that would allow the use of an iPod and cell phone?

  
woot -> RE: Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 12:14:41 PM)

AutoCom.

If you don't need bike to bike, or don't mind mono-sound, then get the easi model... If you need stereo, want to share the phone with your passenger, want more input plugs, Push to talk, etc - the get the Active model.

I have the older Pro-M1 model... You can find used on ebay, but you have to make sure you get all of the cables, otherwise it will not be cheaper than buying the unit as a kit.

I have not personally used the chatterbox - but the Iron Butt riders I talk to call it lots of names other than chatterbox.

It is pricey - ~250 to 800 depending on options - realistically 350
It is good - and tested to ~90+ mph with speakers, 140mph with in ear speakers.

My unit has a GPS connected (built in MP3 player), and an FRS radio for bike to bike communication... I also have my passenger helmet wired so I can chat with my passenger.

woot -> RE: Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 12:16:24 PM)

http://www.autocomamerica.com/

woot -> RE: Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 12:18:00 PM)

A post of my ramblings: http://www.cbrforum.com/m_526032/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#526032

R Navigator -> RE: Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 1:03:02 PM)

Thanks for the info on the autocom system . . . certainly seems capable.

Out of curiosity, are there any wireless systems out there? Bluetooth, perhaps?

woot -> RE: Cell phone + iPod + in-helmet communication? (4/8/2008 1:52:00 PM)

The Autocom has bluetooth... but the headsets are wired to the unit (you put the speakers inside the helmet, and a short cord dangles out the back - standing next to the bike you pull the cord out of the underseat area, plut into the helmet and get on).

I have NOT used the bluetooth personally. I do know my GPS unit is bluetooth and that'd be how I'd link my phone in. That is a unique wiring situation though.

I am not familiar enough with other systems. I like the idea of the chatterbox - in that it is all one unit - BUT that has limitations for expansion, and I hear the quality is not the same.

Maybe another member here uses something else. Another good searchable resource is ADVRider.com (Adventure Riders - if it works for them it works for anyone ;))

  

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