[Gas Man]

So...
I've never had one and never seen one is use either. Rider to rider communication is important to me, but it ties with being able to pump other audio into my helmet as well. Primarily I've been riding solo (since I got my license) but I'd also like to be able to talk to my mom and her boyfriend (my mom is always a passenger).

I think the FRS-X2 is the right model for me. I figure either the FRS-X2 or the HJC-FRS for mom's boyfriend. Would my mom need a unit as well, or can I just get her a headset and plug her into one of ours? If she can plug into ours, then how does the communication go? Typically she's behind him... could she hear me? Could I hear her? Or, is she only going to be able to communicate to the wearer of the main unit intercom style?

OR... is there some other product or other line that I shoudl be looking into?

OK OK!! I have one and have used one for about 5 years.

Mom can plug right into the back of his or yours. Then whom ever she plugs into can talk as much as they want and can talk at the same time. And if she's behind boyfriend, he can hear her, you can hear her and they both can hear you. The only thing is that you can't talk at the same as one of them. Kinda like a 2-way or walkie talkie. But all 3 of you will be able to talk to each other. The one with the passenger will also, be able to use the intercome feature.

They are great and you'll be able to plug a MP3 player or radio into it as well. You can also use the radio/MP3 at the same time as trying to talk. When nobody is talking you'll hear music, then when you or somebody else talks the music is turned off and talk talk talk, then when they shut up the music will return.

On that note, don't get the chatterbox radio, it is a dial style and that sucks. I have a desent $20 AM/FM with memory sets on mine and it works well...

:luck: and feel free to ask me anything else. :dthumb:

 

[Gas Man]

Well, for me, I use the radio portian the most. Mainly due to a 45+min ride down the h/w to get to all of the WOS functions.... :damn: why do I have to live so far away!! :cursin:

 

[Gas Man]

When ripping up the road???? You are always in your own world, regardless of what you're doing!! Glad to see ya around some more man!!!

 

[Gas Man]

Sweeetttt!

:withstupi I hate politically correct BS!!! :smash: :rant:

 

[Gas Man]

But ALOT of reading!!

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah, basically it's the best unit for the price and ease of use. It does take a bit to get used to the technique of raising your voice loud enough to trigger the mic. I set my vox adjustment on 3 and rarely have any troubles with it setting of the mic when I don't want it to.

If you're riding two up, you can switch to intercom mode and talk privately with each other. Or, you can both talk to other bikes if you're using one of the FRS channels.

You don't have to tell me. I've been using one for about 5 years or so! :thumbs:

 

[Gas Man]

Just so you know, the accessories for the FRS-X2 model are twice the price of the Plus model. One of my buddies had and X2 and after spending much money on accessories never got it to work as well as our cheaper Plust models. He ending up getting rid of the X2 and buying a Plus.

He's hardware problems may have been just his unit, but nothing changes the fact that the accessories are twice the price.

There is some truth to that. I have a HJC-FRS Multi Sport and it seems to sound about 3 times better than the upper models. It is WAY clearer andis easier to use. The only down side is that it only has 2 channels and the intercome. But it has worked well for me for those 5+ years. You do have to change the battery about every 1.5 - 2 years. And you have to order it thru HJC for about $15...

:2cents:

 

[Gas Man]

Hmm... is the clearness an issue with the noise reducing units? I know the headsets are about $45 for 'em but I liked the idea of more channels and an input for my cell phone. The casing also says it's waterproof for the X2.

I heard that the cell phone hook up only works with a few Nokia's. Besides, REALLY do you need to talk on your cell.

And like BK said, the 2 channels work fine. It's not a big deal. Yes you will come along with some noise and other people. :helmet:

 

[Gas Man]

mAYBE YOU GOT SOME PASTA JUNK IN YOUR CHATTERBOX SYSTEM....JUST AN IDEA.

 

[Gas Man]

Yep. You won't be regret it! It will serve you just as good and it WILL be clearer.