Best *reasonable* bike-to-bike communication solution

Requirements: VOX, unit is self-sufficient (no bike attachments), able to
communicate to at least 65mph, full-face or flip-up helmet.

Trying to figure out what the best deal is out there, say < $250/unit.

The autocom stuff looks nice, but it's close to 500 with the radios, if you
get the model that supports VOX and batteries in-unit.
NADY has units for a LOT less, altough it's tough to tell from reviews if
they're any good. Some reviews rave about them, some hate them.

There are various other solutions, but most are for sale exclusively
overseas.

How about a bluetooth headset with a bluetooth adapter to an FRS? Anyone
try to get this working with any success?

Thanks,

-pete

 

Try the Autocom systems. There are different units for different needs and
budgets. I think that there's one that meets your specs. I have had one on
my bike for about 2 years and love it. www.autocom.com (I think that's
correct).

Best Regards,
Davehd

 

Thanks for everyone's answers.

Autocom definitely has a system that works, but it's their high-end model,
which is about $450/ea, ouch! Two of those is tough to stomach.
Unfortunately their low-end model doesn't have VOX, and their middle model
requires external power. Almost like they know that darn near everyone's
going to want those in the high-end model:-]

-pete

 

I have a set of Collett Communicators I bought 10 years ago that worked
well. These are the old 49 MHz units so range is a little short and the
Vox made a noticeable pop. On the other hand they only $150 each and
very rugged since they were designed for snowmobile racing. The current
version is 900 MHz and much neater looking: see
http://www.collett.mb.ca/home_main.htm

Ed

 

Motorcycle Consumer News did an article on alternatives to the high
priced options and reviewed several systems that could be put together
for under ONE hundred dollars. The article was in March 04. I
haven't tried their suggestions, but I saved the article because I was
in the market for just such a product (haven't made the investment
yet) I don't have the URL, but you could search for it, or if you're
interested I could email the pdf to you (I saved it to disk). Post a
message here if you want it and I'll send it to you.

-Luke

 

Luke,

Please forward the article.

D

 

I would certainly like a copy of that as well. Remove obvious Anti-Spam
from my email address.

Thanks