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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: Sven on June 03, 2007, 07:35:32 PM

Title: Comm Set Basics?
Post by: Sven on June 03, 2007, 07:35:32 PM

Would someone mind pointing me to, or providing some basics on comm sets?

I understand that sets are basically two-way radios, so there are no monthly airtime fees, unlike cell phones.  But are sets interoperable?  That is, if I have Brand A and you have Brand B, can we still communicate?

Also, I would like to avoid something that has to be permanently mounted to the helmet.

Also, neither me nor my most-frequent riding buddy have conveninence outlets, so I would prefer something that can be recharged or use batteries.

I'm basically looking for something inexpensive so we can communicate a bit, like "I just passed my third deer" or "Why are you so far behind" or "Let's find gas" rather than just chit-chat.

Suggestions on actual brands/models would be appreciated.

Title: Comm Set Basics?
Post by: Red01 on June 04, 2007, 09:29:42 AM

Most of the bike-to-bike comm sets operate on FRS/GMRS freq's, so will comm with other brands. If you already have one of those little hand held FRS/GMRS radios, you can use that along with a headset kit.

Title: comm sets
Post by: banditone1250s on June 18, 2007, 03:42:34 PM

Personally, that's why I get on my bike most of the time. I don't want to hear any one talking at all. But then that's just me...Banditone1250s.... :bandit:

Title: Re: comm sets
Post by: Sven on June 20, 2007, 03:50:24 PM

Quote from: "banditone1250s"

Personally, that's why I get on my bike most of the time. I don't want to hear any one talking at all.

That's fine if you are riding by yourself or don't give a rat's ass about the person you are riding with.