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[BIGDOG]

Has anyone used the Chatterbox system to talk bike to bike. My wife and I would like to be able to talk back and forth and I'm not sure what works well. Any advice would be appreciated.

[rubaga]

We just use a bike to bike bluetooth system installed on the helmets. Will check which one we use however, we bought it last year so I am sure some better ones are already available. The key is to use a system based on bluetooth version 2.0 as it gives a bigger range - up to 500 meters on an open road.

Just my 2 cents

[litox]

I use the Interphone Bluetooth Intercom. Works great. I used th chatterbox system before with goos results, but I persnally think the Interphone is better although it has a little less range which was around 1 mile on the chatterbox versus around 500 meters with the bluetooth system.

[BIGDOG]

Forgive my ignorance regarding bluetooth but isn't that like phoning or can you just talk like an intercom.

[litox]

Forgive my ignorance regarding bluetooth but isn't that like phoning or can you just talk like an intercom.

The Interphone system works both ways, you can pair it to your cell phone and receive calls while riding (I dont use it for that) and you can also pair it to another Interphone system and use it as an intercom with your passenger or another rider.

[Bubba]

The Interphone system works both ways, you can pair it to your cell phone and receive calls while riding (I dont use it for that) and you can also pair it to another Interphone system and use it as an intercom with your passenger or another rider.

The only thing there I would be concern about is the distance,  I don't know either just asking the question too.  How far apart?

[litox]

The only thing there I would be concern about is the distance,  I don't know either just asking the question too.  How far apart?

Up to 1 kilometer for me with the Interphone system. If you need more distance the chatterbox is a better option.

[rubaga]

Just double checked. I also use Interphone. I also use it for intercom only and did not pair it with mobile phone (although its possible). I think it supports a few mobile phones while also working as an intercom.

Here is a link to an in-depth review.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/interphone-bluetooth-intercom.htm

[Classic45]

I have used the same set mainly as bike to bike communication and for listening to the voice guidance from the GPS (ZUMO 550).

Reception a bit noisy with open face helmets, need more wind protection.

I have experienced a few problems like broken cables in the boom mike and uneven battery capacity, but the shop have until now always given me new parts without costs, I only for postage.

[Garznhogs]

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22768.msg388690#msg388690

Wife and I just got 2 sets of the ScalaRider Q2 and tried them on Saturday for bike to bike. Great! Only got about 1,000 feet apart, but was working perfect. Didn't realize how easy riding together with voice was over the hand signals we've used for years. Only rule we have is no mindless jabbering. or singing.

Cellphone connection worked great. And I'll beam it to my Zumo (when I get it).

FM radio, not so much.

Got 'em at Revzilla; free shipping, got 'em in 2 days.

Garz

[porthole]

Check this thread on the Scala Q2 have 'em and very satisfied.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22768.0;all

[Classic45]

What about Scala Q2 and Open Face helmets?

Any ride reports?

[porthole]

What about Scala Q2 and Open Face helmets?

Any ride reports?

3/4 - OK

1/2 - boom mike is not quite long enough, but it does work.

I spoke with company reps at Americade and they told me more enhancements are in the works, the soonest being the ability to tie in iPods etc. Maybe speaker upgrades too.

You could use an iPod now with a blue tooth adapter, but the speakers are designed for voice, not music. They sound really good in conversation but the embedded FM radio is a bit 60's AM radio sounding.

[Classic45]

3/4 - OK

1/2 - boom mike is not quite long enough, but it does work.

I spoke with company reps at Americade and they told me more enhancements are in the works, the soonest being the ability to tie in iPods etc. Maybe speaker upgrades too.

You could use an iPod now with a blue tooth adapter, but the speakers are designed for voice, not music. They sound really good in conversation but the embedded FM radio is a bit 60's AM radio sounding.

3/4 will be OK for me, thats my favorite - but will the set up cope with the noise due to wind at highway speeds?

[porthole]

yes