griskins Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I need a solution! I spent a bunch of money on a Cardo system a couple of years ago, but it has a lot of problems: At speed the road noise is loud enough it won't shut off the mic; speaker fidelity is horrible; and sometimes it won't actuate when I yell into it as it should. The solution I seek should be cheap and simple. I want a signaling device that lights up a light on my riding partner's bike when I throw a switch or push a button and that has a 1/4 mile range. The signal tells the person in front that the person in back needs to speak with them, so the leader pulls over. It needs to be a two way system. Anyone know how I can go about getting/making one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakerBoy Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 The problem is going to be managing 1/4 mile of wires! Ok, wireless then. This might be the start of your package (lots of DIY required), but I'm not sure it has 1/4 mile range: https://www.amazon.com/INSMA-Channel-Wireless-Control-Transimitter/dp/B01CCSG2ZY/ref=pd_lpo_23_bs_t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VP4XGF20D5D84NKHY9NK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 There should be an app for that ! Something like "Intercom for Android" ? Or roll your own with IFTTT and bluetooth buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted September 13, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted September 13, 2016 What about the intercom features of any of the helmet mounted communication systems? too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesweetz Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I've never even heard of Cardo before, I think Sena has eaten their lunch. You can get a Sena SMH5 for just under $100 and I've never had a problem taking to my friends on one - we can even speak to each other with our visors open they're so good at filtering out wind noise. They have buttons to manually start/stop intercom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted September 15, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted September 15, 2016 or you can set up custom ring tones and just call them using your phone - when they hear the specific ring-tone, they will know to pull over. No answering required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Sena's SMH5 is not cheep but great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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