Jon Ison
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 09:50 AM |
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In car communication advice ?
Now at the top of my Santa wish list is a driver/passenger intercom system, suitable for use with full face helmets and maybe with an interface to a
walkie talkie/mobile phone ?
Any recommendations, motorcycle type units ok ? the battery powered ones how long do they last ?
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fatfranky
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 10:14 AM |
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I believe that the Sooperest Dooperest are made by Autocom http://www.autocom.co.uk/
But the price also reflects this, they can interface with Mobile phone, 2 way radio, MP3 player and passenger intercom - all at the same time (muting
one to prioritise another i think).
As a very cheap alternative maplin list some german made headphone/mic units with PTT (press to talk) switch, meant for bikes and can connect to most
PMR 446 units. PMR 446 are licence free short range units as used by motorcycle trainers etc. they range from cheap £20 ones to good quality
Motorola/Kenwood units.
I believe that there is (was?) also an Alan PMR 446 that had the facility for 2 headsets ie. you could take Driver to passenger via the intercom, or
Driver to other vehicle via the radio.
Must be honest though, I have no personal experience of them (other than as a motorcycle trainee) but there are plenty of websites that can advise.
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RazMan
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 10:37 AM |
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Locost version
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 11:26 AM |
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I bought the locost lidl set for around a fiver IIRC don't know how/if it'll work or fit under the old skid lid but at a fiver who cares
oh and you can plug your mp3 into it as well. It's probably pants and it's a wired not wireless unit so SWMBO can't be turned off
(OH err missus) without her knowing about it.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Guinness
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 11:29 AM |
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I got this set from Maplins
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=10060&C=Maplin&U=SearchTop&T=intercom&doy=1m12
It's OK, but a bit fiddly to get the ear piece in when you are putting the helmet on.
Sound quality / battery life are OK.
Mike
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 11:50 AM |
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Razman - Is there enough room in a locost for that? 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Wheels244
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 01:40 PM |
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Have you considered these?
http://www.backchat-vixen.com/index.php?section=2&PHPSESSID=01aaf53333236b92eb1d2ed10153a374
I'll be buying one when mine is built.
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 04:24 PM |
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what about this one?
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=14&products_id=60
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Hellfire
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 05:33 PM |
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That is the one we have fitted. Great piece of kit and battery life is quite good too.
Phil
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 06:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
That is the one we have fitted. Great piece of kit and battery life is quite good too.
Phil
Ok with a full faced helemt ?
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worX
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 07:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost
Now I wonder why you want that then!
Would it give you a clue if I told you that I am also reading avidly?!?!?!
Steve
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 07:31 PM |
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yea, but look we we entered.......
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The Great Fandango
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 posted on 1/12/07 at 07:38 PM |
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Is that a Gumpert I see before me?
He Who Dies With The Most Toys Dies The Happiest
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 1/12/07 at 08:29 PM |
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