Adam Boca

What are the best/cheapest ones?

Thanks!

The Spark

In-car or between car and pits?

Adam Boca

In car, Driver to passenger...

Adam

wtknght1

I've used the Nady (in-car) for years, and they are pretty much the cheapest out there. They do have lots of issues though - the wiring for the mics are razor thin and won't normally last long so you'll get lots of static until you replace them.

There are many other brands of communicators normally used for motorcycles that are much better. If you're going to instruct a lot, spend the money and get the better versions. You'll pay less in the long run and have a lot less trouble. I had ordered a high-end version of communicator (in-car) back in late 2000, but cancelled it because I decided to take the car full racing and knew I wouldn't be instructing too much any more.

As far as pit-to-car radios, I've been using the Speedcom radios and like them a lot. Some folks use Kenwood, etc. Most have about 5 watts of power now and that combined with a good antenna and you'll be able to hear just about everything. You can also get programmable radios so you can change freqs anytime you want instead of just using what came with the radio. Buy whatever you can afford.

AU N EGL

Most ppl use the Chatter Box brand communicator.

I have the ones for the open helmet, ear and boom mic

The Spark

I bought Nady PMC-2X on ebay for about $40. Works great. It has a small box (little larger than a pack of cigarettes) and runs on AAA batteriess. Vox headphones/mikes fit in helmet.

Great deal.

The Spark

If you are going to be using it alot you may want to go with a higher quality unit. I only run 1 or 2 road races a year so cheap was good for me. I'm very happy with it and the boom mike is pretty good.

At HPDE my instructor had a unit that mounted to his helmet. He had a headset he plugged into it for students. I can see where that would wear out quickly as it was changed out over 10 times a day for different students.

Adam Boca

What model chatterbox?

ErnieN85

take look here
http://www.ridegear.com/rg/shop/Chat...FTx0OAodv3QK3g

Adam Boca

Thanks Ernie...

So I assuming what I need is:

Chatterbox HJC-50 Standard Tandem Pro Kit
AC Charger
Full Face Headset
Headset Extension Cord
Passenger Headset

Anything else?

Nevermind...it looks like they have a full kit for $129 or so....
Chatterbox HJC-50 Complete Kit

Adam

AU N EGL

YES the HJC-50

Not the full face headset. Open face headset.

the full face has velcurl mic on a wire vs the open face has the mic on a boom coneced to the ear piece.

This is what most instructors use.

Adam Boca

Thanks Tom...

Wicked Weasel

I got mine from the auction site. Type in helmet to helmet intercom.

here is a pic of the one I got.

BQuicksilver

I use the Chatterbox, but do have one gripe that it's a bit thick and my ear really hurts after some time. On days when I have a student(s) and take some out for ride-alongs I need to leave it out for the ride alongs to rest my ear a bit. The Nady feels better but supposedly isn't very good. They seemed to work fine anytime I've used one.

ErnieN85

you need to cut out the foam around your ear and set it back in a bit.
When they are installed this way it's great

BQuicksilver

Thanks Ernie! I'll give this a shot.

AU N EGL

NOW he tells us after I did the Picaso thing . . . .

jlucas

Just get the leave in full face helmet kit (~$25). I recommend it to all my instructor customers.

ErnieN85

Yes that is the one although my helmet is tight and it won't fit with out a little help