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I do not know how many of you use or have thought of using some type of communication system when out riding with other or even alone to connect to Bluetooth, MP3, etc. Anyway I ride with my wife when I have a chance and she has been bugging me to get some type of radio so we can talk to each other while out riding together.
So I did some researched, talk to some touring folks that use such more often and even one buddy who does adventure type riding (i.e long multi week stuff all over the world). Was many good suggestion, but the one that many seem to mention was the Scala made.
So did some research on them and check out their various models and decide to get a set of the Cardo Scala G9. They come individual and paired. I got the paired set for around $450.
The set up was easy, the functions are many and the comms were better than I expected. Was able to easily communication with the wife at a split distance of over .5 mile with no issues. These are pretty adapatable and after getting used to location of the buttons, easy to work.
The Bluetooth was nice and no issues sitting up with my LG Nitro smart phone. Hook my old style iPod into the including aux cable (if you have Bluetooth type, even better), and the sounds were pretty good-especially with a full face on. They come with a boom mike that can be used on any type helmet as well as a corded one if you prefer to set them inside a full face more custom. In addition to being able to communicate over distance (the advertise 1.5km in the right conditions, you can use the intercom is you have a rider behind. You can also match and do some pretty cool things for groups if they have similar up to 9 riders, including programming in each name as well as group wide alerts.
Not too many will use that unless more have the same type or one of the earlier G4 models which is compatible, but good to know. I think one of my buds said he may get a set for him and his wife (she also rides) so if all four of us go out for the ride, better comms when needed.
One of the nice features that I liked is that it has FM radio built in with scan capability. So you can actually have it set up with some local radio station or seek out some and lock them in. Another nice feature is with the right type of phones, you can use the phones voice commands to give even more hands free. In addition, you can program one number to be dialed by just hitting the buttons, like say home or mistress or 911 if wife finds out you are calling mistress (lol).
The device is easy to install, seem well built, comes with good instructions and nice set up to meet most people’s needs. Also battery life is supposed to be very good with upto a week on stand-by and 13 hours or so on talk.
Anyway, for those of you that may consider such or looking for possibly an upgrade to an older style, have to say the Cardo Scala G9 is pretty damn nice. Look forward to even greater testing and use when I get back home.
Here is a link for some info. Also check out some of the reviews that are on the web.
Motorcycle Bluetooth Helmet Intercom Communication Systems ? Cardo Systems, Inc
So I did some researched, talk to some touring folks that use such more often and even one buddy who does adventure type riding (i.e long multi week stuff all over the world). Was many good suggestion, but the one that many seem to mention was the Scala made.
So did some research on them and check out their various models and decide to get a set of the Cardo Scala G9. They come individual and paired. I got the paired set for around $450.
The set up was easy, the functions are many and the comms were better than I expected. Was able to easily communication with the wife at a split distance of over .5 mile with no issues. These are pretty adapatable and after getting used to location of the buttons, easy to work.
The Bluetooth was nice and no issues sitting up with my LG Nitro smart phone. Hook my old style iPod into the including aux cable (if you have Bluetooth type, even better), and the sounds were pretty good-especially with a full face on. They come with a boom mike that can be used on any type helmet as well as a corded one if you prefer to set them inside a full face more custom. In addition to being able to communicate over distance (the advertise 1.5km in the right conditions, you can use the intercom is you have a rider behind. You can also match and do some pretty cool things for groups if they have similar up to 9 riders, including programming in each name as well as group wide alerts.
Not too many will use that unless more have the same type or one of the earlier G4 models which is compatible, but good to know. I think one of my buds said he may get a set for him and his wife (she also rides) so if all four of us go out for the ride, better comms when needed.
One of the nice features that I liked is that it has FM radio built in with scan capability. So you can actually have it set up with some local radio station or seek out some and lock them in. Another nice feature is with the right type of phones, you can use the phones voice commands to give even more hands free. In addition, you can program one number to be dialed by just hitting the buttons, like say home or mistress or 911 if wife finds out you are calling mistress (lol).
The device is easy to install, seem well built, comes with good instructions and nice set up to meet most people’s needs. Also battery life is supposed to be very good with upto a week on stand-by and 13 hours or so on talk.
Anyway, for those of you that may consider such or looking for possibly an upgrade to an older style, have to say the Cardo Scala G9 is pretty damn nice. Look forward to even greater testing and use when I get back home.
Here is a link for some info. Also check out some of the reviews that are on the web.
Motorcycle Bluetooth Helmet Intercom Communication Systems ? Cardo Systems, Inc
