Posted: 8/24/2014 11:17:07 AM EDT
I am about to go test this setup.
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Well at 60mph, what could possibly go wrong? 
Edit: I once saw a guy riding a motorcycle with his right hand on the throttle, and holding a cell phone up to his right ear with his left hand (helmets not required here in Texas). 
Doesn't beat the Easy Rider years ago on I-10 who came behind me in the right lane, changed to the left, passed me at about 75mph, then switched back to the right, all with both feet on the highway pegs and both arms crossed on his chest as he leaned back on his sleeping bag. |
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Yaesu used to make a mobile that was designed for motorcycle, ATV, UTV use. It was set to be adaptable to the comm systems on some bikes.
As far as the bluetooth goes, I have the Pryme adapter on my HT750. They do make make a version that uses the mini-DIN connector as well as one that uses the speaker and mic jacks of some of the LMR mobiles (pinouts are the same as their ham variants). |
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So how did it go? Does it work? Went pretty well. I used a $10 throat mic from Amazon. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money and it not work. I listened to the FM radio on the Wouxon until I was within range of the repeater. Under 40mph everything is gravy, if I am going faster than that it gets worst and by 80mph I can hear them but they can't hear me. Honestly I would only be talking while sitting in traffic and only listening to the radio at 40mph plus, so it seems to fit the bill. The battery was dieing so I tossed my spare in the bag. When it died I went to swap them out and found out the spare was dead. So the way back from DC I wasn't able to test it. I have been planning on running a power wire up there for my phone but may Y it off and get a battery eliminator. I also thought about putting a Boafeng up there because it still has the FM radio and if it get rained on or falls off it wouldn't be as bad (I like that little Wouxon). |
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Yaesu used to make a mobile that was designed for motorcycle, ATV, UTV use. It was set to be adaptable to the comm systems on some bikes. As far as the bluetooth goes, I have the Pryme adapter on my HT750. They do make make a version that uses the mini-DIN connector as well as one that uses the speaker and mic jacks of some of the LMR mobiles (pinouts are the same as their ham variants). Not much room to mount a mobile. Maybe if I had a rolling sofa 
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Yaesu used to make a mobile that was designed for motorcycle, ATV, UTV use. It was set to be adaptable to the comm systems on some bikes. As far as the bluetooth goes, I have the Pryme adapter on my HT750. They do make make a version that uses the mini-DIN connector as well as one that uses the speaker and mic jacks of some of the LMR mobiles (pinouts are the same as their ham variants). The FTM10-SR. I have them mounted on three of my bikes and plan on putting a fourth unit on a dual-sport when I get one. All of my -SRs have the optional Bluetooth module. Two of the three are configured to work in tandem with JMCB2003/Blu-Hub dongle installations. |
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I like the idea of a Bluetooth solution. I've used my VX-8DR with BT to my Cardo headset using VOX, with various repeaters loaded in memory so it didn't take much in the way of manipulation to work the radio. There's enough going on that I don't want to lose mental bandwidth trying to work a radio. I ride a sport tourer, so maybe the Harley experience is more laid back, but I generally don't even take cell calls will riding, which requires a single button press on the headset. Too hard to concentrate on riding.
I've never found listening to the radio or trying to chat as enjoyable on a bike, and the HT is generally more useful when stopped or off the bike. I ride street and offroad, and now mostly wear the HT attached to a Camelbak-capable backpack with a speaker-mic on a strap, on my dual sport or ATV to talk with other riders in my party on simplex ("turn left there!"). On the FJR its generally in the tank bag, powered off, as an emergency tool if I need help on the back roads here in the West where fell coverage is spotty. Speaking of... I also use a Spot tracker, in tracking mode, wearing it in a front chest pocket so I can access it if I take a spill in the boonies and can't move much... so I can press the SOS button if I'm hurt, or have my wife spot the pile of 'footprints' if I don't report in or answer the phone. Quite a few horror stories of bikers crashing, too injured to move very far, can't get cell reception, and only being found days, or months later. I also carry the Spot with me on overseas trips, especially to Asia, and have their worldwide emergency rescue insurance... if nothing else at least they'll know where to aim a Hellfire (joke). |
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That's a nice looking bike you have, I was trying to figure out a way to steal it from you the night we had dinner. |
Yaesu vx8dr with bluetooth headset would be a better option....remote mount an antenna and draw 12v power from battery..relatively simple waterproof and also has Aprs so your friends can find you once you wreck from not paying attention to traffic lol
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That's a nice looking bike you have, I was trying to figure out a way to steal it from you the night we had dinner. Quoted:
That's a nice looking bike you have, I was trying to figure out a way to steal it from you the night we had dinner. Haha. Should have asked and you could have taken it for a spin 
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I'd rather be able to hear the cages around me than a ham radio. It didn't take me long to realize having earbuds in while riding limited my ability to hear traffic around. Too many other things going on while riding than deal with that. What other people? 
The HT setup worked great on that trip. I was out riding where there was no cell signal, but half a dozen active repeaters. I was able to set the wouxon to a FM broadcast station and talk when needed. Only thing was I had to slow down to about 30-40 so I could hear what I was saying and not just yelling. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I'd rather be able to hear the cages around me than a ham radio. It didn't take me long to realize having earbuds in while riding limited my ability to hear traffic around. Too many other things going on while riding than deal with that. http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/jnu5/20140905_081432_zps9bbaea46.jpg There is something oddly comforting about that pic.
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