The
solitude of solo riding is one of the great pleasures I derive
from motorcycling. Add another rider and things change. It can be
difficult, if not impossible, to get the attention of other riders
while cruising along. In a Group Ride, being able to communicate
between the Leader and Tail-gunner, is extremely important. The
cohesiveness and safety of the group can depend on it. My brother and I
purchased Chatterbox® FRS radios a few years ago and had limited
success with them. They were woefully underpowered for anything except
side-by-side communication at a stoplight. A riding buddy suggested we
try Motocomm® communication units. They are a headset, PTT button,
and cabling set-up that plugs into any number of different 2-way
radios. These have worked out quite well for us. This is what we now
use.
We bought our units as a package deal from
Crawford Cycle and Marine Supply
This is the set-up for a 3/4 helmet. It uses a boom-mic. If you already own a 2-way radio that you like, this is all that you need to buy. We bought a package deal that included 2 radios and 2 Motocomm Headset units.
We got the 740-752 NiMH units and have been happy with them.
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PTT switch mounting details.
Crawford Cycle and Marine Supply
This is the set-up for a 3/4 helmet. It uses a boom-mic. If you already own a 2-way radio that you like, this is all that you need to buy. We bought a package deal that included 2 radios and 2 Motocomm Headset units.
We got the 740-752 NiMH units and have been happy with them.
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"The most rugged, shockproof
design, up to 7-mile range, crystal clear communication and NOAA Weather Alerts
make the T7400 an ideal choice for outdoor
sporting. Combining General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) technology with Motorola engineering, this radio is the perfect
companion on any adventure.Rugged Outdoor Styling The Talkabout T7400 features a rugged outdoor case and is designed
to be one of the most advanced of the Motorola
line of two-way radios. The rugged grips and holster-style carry case protect
the radio during any outing. NOAA Weather on Demand** Weather conditions,
tides and forecasts when you need them most–outdoors. A press of the button
gives the information every outdoor enthusiast should know.Full-Featured
Privacy The Talkabout T7400 has full
22-frequency capacity, and unlike our competitors, it has 99 Motorola exclusive privacy codes, so there are more
channel combinations than ever. Our “Priority Scan” quickly helps you find the
most private channel to give you a clear, interruption-free conversation. And
when you enable the Talkabout’s exclusive QT noise filter, radios from other
manufacturers can’t access your channel. Hands Free Accessories This
model features an accessory connector for headset operation, as well as a
no-accessory hands-free capability. Companding The Talkabout T7400 has a special feature–“companding”– a
sophisticated digital technology that helps eliminate the static hiss between
words. This technology not only extends the effective range of the radio but
also delivers clearer transmission quality. Power to Spare These radios
are sold in pairs–just charge up the NiMH- powered rechargeable units or drop in
four AA batteries and you’re ready to start communicating."
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I use an underarm pouch to hold my radio. I could put it in a coat pocket, but this way it works with whatever I'm wearing.
My brother puts his in a windscreen pouch.
I use an underarm pouch to hold my radio. I could put it in a coat pocket, but this way it works with whatever I'm wearing.
My brother puts his in a windscreen pouch.
PTT switch mounting details.