grippper
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i just ordered two of these chatterbox x1. was wondering if anyone has ever used them and what there thoughts are on this unit.
seanmurphy26
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had buddies that used them on srx's said they didnt work well because the sleds were loud.
I found 4 HJC-90's on one of these web boards for $150 total--a steal.They are obviously outdated a bit, but they are a blast. It sure beats screaming directions to eachother and it's fun pointing out things and joking around with the guys out on the trail.
Most HJC helmets have cutouts around the ear for the speakers. Not quite sure what you would do if the cut-outs aren't there. That is the first thing I'd check out (your helmets)if I were you. Forget the voice-activation and just use the push-to-talk button. Velcro it to your handlebars. On Yamahas, there is very little radio interference, but on my buddy's Polaris XCSP, he gets horrible engine whine. We're still trying to figure that out.
Sorry, I don't have the same model, but I love talking communicators. I think they're great. One of these days, we'll upgrade, but these things aren't cheap.
Most HJC helmets have cutouts around the ear for the speakers. Not quite sure what you would do if the cut-outs aren't there. That is the first thing I'd check out (your helmets)if I were you. Forget the voice-activation and just use the push-to-talk button. Velcro it to your handlebars. On Yamahas, there is very little radio interference, but on my buddy's Polaris XCSP, he gets horrible engine whine. We're still trying to figure that out.
Sorry, I don't have the same model, but I love talking communicators. I think they're great. One of these days, we'll upgrade, but these things aren't cheap.
grippper
New member
spankys just called back and said they dont take the YAMAHA card. so ill have to look elseware. maybe ill nab one off ebay
I would recommend the Collett Communicators. I have the older style 900mhz model. We ordered 12 at once, one for all the guys in our group. They cost us about $250 cdn in the end, but they are well worth it. They have 2 channels, one is a general one that all of the communicators come with, and the other is a private "club" channel. Normally the second channel is another general one, but since we ordered as a group, they gave us a free club channel. Also if we order any new communicators, we can have it programmed to the club channel for free.
I must say that thsese things are amazing. They are voice activated, and work really well, when set-up properly. They allow us to keep riding more, and stop less to wait for everyone to catch up. This way, we can realy that someone has broken down, or if everyone is still wit the group. Also it is handy for relaying any trail hazards ahead.
Oh did I mention having music in them also. I have my mini-disc hooked up to the communicator, and absolutely love bieng able to listen to my music while riding down the trail. Then when someone wants to talk, it automatically cuts out the music, allowing for clear communication.
Jeff
I must say that thsese things are amazing. They are voice activated, and work really well, when set-up properly. They allow us to keep riding more, and stop less to wait for everyone to catch up. This way, we can realy that someone has broken down, or if everyone is still wit the group. Also it is handy for relaying any trail hazards ahead.
Oh did I mention having music in them also. I have my mini-disc hooked up to the communicator, and absolutely love bieng able to listen to my music while riding down the trail. Then when someone wants to talk, it automatically cuts out the music, allowing for clear communication.
Jeff