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Intercoms

PostPosted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:51 pm
by BirdAddict
Any experiences...good or bad ??

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 2:50 pm
by Tenpin
Not had any experience of Autocom, although I have been told they are very good. :) I bought a couple of sets of the intaride units for a trip with another biker-couple friends of mine for a tour of the lake district earlier this year.

I went to the intaride office to purchase them after seeing the advert on the xx site. The guy there was very obliging and willing to do a deal for multiple purchases and cash too so saved some money. They were easy to set up and can be taken in and out of the helmet easily. The quality was good for what we wanted which was 4 way communication between 2 bikes. Range was about 1/2 mile and good for about 80mph. wind noise with my helmet was a small problem but my mates helmet had an internal chin guard and that seemed to make a difference.

:) They are also very good to be used as standard walkie-talkies with god knows how many channels and sub channels. Batteries lasted well and there are various add-ons available now that I haven't tried.

PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 4:08 pm
by TazCBR1100XX
Did you use the button mic or the boom mic? I originally had the button mic, but it wasn't too good. I've since changed for a boom mic so I can get it closer to my gob cuz everyone knows I only speak very very softly :D Dunno if it's any better though cuz I can't find anyone nearby to talk to and I always forget to take it with me when I join other IXXRA members for a ride out :oops)

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 10:23 am
by Badgers cub
the autocom is good but it uses alot of battery life.

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:50 am
by Tenpin
I used the button mic which was right against my lips in my helmet. Not sure you can use the boom mic in a full face helmet but correct me if i'm wrong. As i said before wind noise was a small problem at higher speeds on my shoei helmet. My friend said they were very good compared to some others he had used in the past but they weren't Autocom so still can't compare the two

PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 6:01 pm
by TazCBR1100XX
Tenpin wrote:Not sure you can use the boom mic in a full face helmet but correct me if i'm wrong


OK, I'll correct you :D I have a boom mic on mine, and I have a full face helmet :mrgreen: I like to be different :P

PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 11:13 pm
by jack
Can't comment on Iteride but just purchased the Autocom Pro and to say I'm delighted is an understement, this system works like a dream, Pillion, Music, Phone you name it.
I've also got a pair Kenwood 3101's but I have'nt tried them out yet. Got the Autocom wired to the bike so no need for battery's.
They'v got a special on at the mo, the Pro is £209 and the Easy Rider £99, so if your considering going down this route, now is the time to buy.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 10:36 am
by TazCBR1100XX
Is the Pro the all singing all dancing gizzmo that usually costs about £600 or so :? If it is, I'm gonna go sell my wife and get one - think I'll sell her anyway :mrgreen:

PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:50 pm
by Gizzit
TazCBR1100XX wrote:I'm gonna go sell my wife and get one - think I'll sell her anyway :mrgreen:


You should get a good price dude - very low milage under your ownership :D :mrgreen: :D

PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:52 pm
by darkangel
Im Game Gizz! what start the Biddin????? :D (yer wanna hope rosie dont see this Taz! she'll cut em OFF boy!)



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:54 pm
by Gizzit
Do the profits go to Ixxra ?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:55 pm
by darkangel
lol lol lol lol lol

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:17 am
by numb bits
Taz can fit a boom mike in his helmet cause the mouth piece is so fookin
huge lol

PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 11:17 am
by TazCBR1100XX
Hark at you numb nuts - found yer voice again have ya - now that yer embarrassment over throwing yer Bird around has worn off - BUT WE REMEMBER :mrgreen:

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 12:35 pm
by jack
Soz Taz for the late reply. Try this link www.autocom.co.uk, for more info
The pro usualy sells for £247 and the Easy Rider for for £147, cost's you extra for Pillion and any extra leads ie music, bike power ect.
I paid £258.99 for the Pro, extra pillion headset and extention lead, Music lead and bike power from Colin Appleyard of Kieghley.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:07 pm
by buettner
You may want to look at a couple of others also. The Starcom1 looks
to be the most functional by an installation/portability aspect.

http://www.tecstar.co.uk/comms/starcom1.htm
http://www.baehr.net/

I have the Autocom Pro-7 sport. It is a great unit that I had installed on
my Kawasaki Concours. I had every option set up as well. I have not
installed it on the XX though because the portability is somewhat lost
once it is installed on the bike. The upside to installation is that the
unit can be powered directly from the bike rather than a 9volt battery.