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1 Feb 2008
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Hey there,
I can't recommend the Starcom1 guys enough
StarCom1 Motorcycle intercom helmet audio communication system bluetooth
I used the starcom1 advance system and it was fantastic at pulling together all my comms needs - including the MP3 player, the GPS, the mobile phone and the PMR Radio.
Radio wise - I'd always go with the PMR - whilst not legal in all parts of the world they're so low powered and on such a low band, that they don't cause any issues and most importantly, don't get noticed.
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25 Feb 2008
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I’d agree with this
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Originally Posted by mattcbf600
Hey there,
I can't recommend the Starcom1 guys enough
StarCom1 Motorcycle intercom helmet audio communication system bluetooth
I used the starcom1 advance system and it was fantastic at pulling together all my comms needs - including the MP3 player, the GPS, the mobile phone and the PMR Radio.
Radio wise - I'd always go with the PMR - whilst not legal in all parts of the world they're so low powered and on such a low band, that they don't cause any issues and most importantly, don't get noticed.
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I’d agree with this post, got an Starcom1 advance unit from the NEC bike show in 2006. Spot on, they cost a bit, but the quality is very good. After sales services is also very good. Had a problem with a lead running from my Zumo and it was replaced no questions asked.
It’s developed a slight fault with one of the audio out sockets but I’ve not sent the unit back yet, sure it’ll be dealt with in the same way. The Bluetooth is C**P with audio (mp3) but for instruction from the Zumo its sweet. Radio wise, can't comment, not done bike2bike
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26 Feb 2008
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Autocom
I've used a PMR radio and a Maplins kit with the headset, mic and PTT button and found it to be pretty useless at anything over about 30mph. Fairly quickly, we tended to use it just to attract each others attention with a blast of static in the ear, then within a couple of weeks later I ripped it out of my helmet and threw it away as it pretty much just fell apart.
For my forthcoming trip to South America, we have gone for some Autocom systems, which allow connection of ipods, phones, gps etc as well as bike to bike comms. It also does VOX operation and has filtering for wind noise. Seems to work very well when I've tried it over here, and looks pretty well made. Time will tell how it holds up on the road.
The autocom website has some interesting video comparisons with the starcom unit, though I have never seen or played with one of the starcoms so can't really comment.
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23 Apr 2008
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Autocom......
Yep, the Autocom gear is good! Used it as rider to pillion for a while and its great. A pal bought a pair of walkie talkie and headset sets from Lidl the other week so I'll try plugging the walkie talkie into my Autocom box and see how we get on. Has anyone else done this?
Did have a bit of problem with helmet noise tripping off the VOX all the time but that was easily cured by fitting the Open Face Helmet conversion kit (even though I've got a full face lid), which consists of an extra foam cover which slips over the mike. Costs about £2, worth it! Found I could ride at 80mph standing up on the pegs with the visor open and the Vox didn't cut in once.
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Originally Posted by Timferret
A pal bought a pair of walkie talkie and headset sets from Lidl the other week so I'll try plugging the walkie talkie into my Autocom box and see how we get on. Has anyone else done this?
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I bought the Lidl's Rider to Pillion kit just for the headsets really. Going to try them sometime next week on some walkie talkies that I've already got. The amplifier that comes with this kit also allows me to plug in either one of my moblie phones, both of which are running TomTom Navigator. I'll let you know how I get on.
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