2 Way Radios for our rides
(You can
listen to us on any GMRS radio on channel 15 with CTCSS code 15)
In October 2006 I purchased 2 Midland GMRS radios and 2 Midland helmet
headsets at Fry's
in Oxnard.
Eric Grabowski and I tested them on a 30 minute ride in and around Ojai
and they seem to work pretty well even at freeway speeds. Jeffrey
Lardner bought this Midland radio after he saw this page and was our
sweeper on the November ride and was also happy with how well it
worked. I have
tried many types of 2 way radios and the sound quality on this Midland
setup is the best that I've ran across other than the stock Honda
Goldwing CB radios. We need these radios to keep communication between
the leader and sweeper and the total price for 2 riders was $160 at
Fry's.
Radios
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The
radio can be put on your belt or in your jacket's breast pocket once
you set the volume. The radios come in a 2 pack for
$69 and
that includes 2 battery packs, AC charger, DC charger and 2 Mic
headsets which is different then the helmet headsets.
The model # is GXT600VP4 and Fry's sku # is 4776089.
Check out Midland's
site for more info on this radio. |
Headsets
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The
headsets
work on open and fullface helmets and are easy to attach and remove
when you are done with the ride. Included in each $39 helmet
kit
are helmet
speakers, boom microphone, handlebar mount PTT button and all the
wiring harnesses needed to hook up to the
600 radio. The model # is AVPH1 and Fry's sku is 3834700.
Check out Midland's
site for more info on this headset. |
Some
of us have spent over $250
on 2 way gear which did not work once
you
went past 30 mph so as you can see $169 for a
complete setup for 2 on the
Midland GXT600VP4 is a very good deal. |
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Listen To Us
You can
listen to us on any GMRS radio on channel 15 with CTSS code 15
and then you will be able
to monitor the conversations between the leader and the sweeper.
Just plug in an earphone or one stereo ear bud into your GMRS radio. |
