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[porthole]

Just got an email and went to their site. Besides a software upgrade they announced the newest B4 system. The "+" allows the Nolan to communicate with other brands.
They also announced an Android app for programming the B4.

I wrote and asked about upgrading the B4 (it appears to be a viable upgrade) as well as inquiring about an IOS app.

http://www.nolan-usa.com/products/b4-rcs-1.html

From an email:

NEW FIRMWARE 4.04
The new 4.04 Firmware version is now available. It can be installed on B4, Bluetooth kit3, BX4 products.

Releases notes:
- "Management of the LEDs while charging the device" problem solved;
- Improved interaction with the N-Com Apps and fixed dome mulfunctions;
- Improved interaction with Garmin Zumo 660. "GPS Conference Function" problem solved.


From the info page (different website)
NEW! even with intercom systems of other brands, thanks to the Universal Intercom function.



Release Notes:

    Added the “UNIVERSAL INTERCOM” function for connection via Bluetooth with intercom systems of other brands.
    Added the “VOICE PROMPT” function to receive system status vocal indications.
    Added the “BATTERY SAVING” function, which turns off the system amplifiers when there are no active audio connections, reducing background noise at the same time.
    Added the on/off function for the FM Radio RDS (with adjustment of signal search levels) through the N-Com Wizard programme.
    N.B.: Wizard version equal to or higher than 1.3.0 required.
    Added DSP technology for dynamic noise reduction during intercom connection.
    N.B. :this feature can only be turned on with cards fitted with hardware version: X.X.X.d
    Disconnection of Garmin ZUMO 660 during intercom" bug resolved.

To find out which hardware version is installed on your system, check the ‘ADVANCED FUNCTIONS’ window of the N-Com Wizard programme, under the ‘HW Version’ item.

N.B.: the new features require the latest version of the n-com wizard program.
Download the updated version in the download section.

N.B.: From the DOWNLOAD section, download the User Manual updated with the latest available Firmware version.


N-Com USA page
http://www.nolan-usa.com/categories/n-com.html

N-Com Italy page (different info)
http://www.n-com.it/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=1&lang=en&brandid=1

Somewhere I read the compatibility list. At the minimum it should now work with Cardo and SENA systems.

[porthole]

Compatibility:

N-Com and Midland BT NEXT
N-Com and Sena SMH10R
N-Com & Cardo Q3
N-Com & Cellular Line F3XT

http://www.n-com.it/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=364&Itemid=248&lang=it&brandid=1&lang=en&brandid=1&brandid=1

[porthole]

Got confirmation from Nolan that this will upgrade the B4 to enable comms with other brands, 

[porthole]

Anyone try the update yet?

I downloaded the firmware in our two helmets. Haven't tried the off brand bike to bike yet. But, the noise level between the intercoms was bad enough on the first road trip that I tuned the coms off.

I could clearly hear both my bike and the bike next to me over the coms.

[wachuko]

Bringing this thread back to life...

I never got the Nolan N-Com B4 for my N-104... now I see that Amazon has it for a decent price.  But it is the B4 not the B4+

Can the B4 work as a B4+ with just the software/firmware update??  Is that the only difference?

[wachuko]

Well...pulled the trigger yesterday on a B4 from Amazon for 228.99 with free shipping... Got it today.  Open the box and it is a B4+    rock and roll baby!!!!

[porthole]

Once I figure out a way to "downgrade" the upgrade I will ..............
Very disappointed in the system now.

[wachuko]

Once I figure out a way to "downgrade" the upgrade I will ..............
Very disappointed in the system now.

Please elaborate.  I have not point of reference since I started with the B4+.

What is wrong with the system now that did not happened before??

[porthole]

See my post above re the "noise".

The system is not quite as loud as it use to be and and nearly impossible to switch the input to the hardwired input. Although my radio still cuts out like it always did.
My helmet also has a trim piece that pops out almost every time I take the helmet off. Nolan's answer to that was to not spread the helmet when donning or doffing.

[DICKW]

Nolan's answer to that was to not spread the helmet when donning or doffing.

Sounds like Harley "They all do that"

[senorjeem]

See my post above re the "noise".

The system is not quite as loud as it use to be and and nearly impossible to switch the input to the hardwired input. Although my radio still cuts out like it always did.
My helmet also has a trim piece that pops out almost every time I take the helmet off. Nolan's answer to that was to not spread the helmet when donning or doffing.

Same issue with the Bell that I tried yesterday

[porthole]

Talked to Nolan USA yesterday.

2 things came up. First, the "menu option" "has changed" to get to wired music and was not documented 

Second, mic sensitivity is set using N-Com Wizard software. If the tech is correct, the mic setting is the opposite of what would be intuitive when using the software, meaning moving the slider bar to the right decreases sensitivity.

We'll see, road test today maybe.