Radio setup Recommendation

[Mogan]

1. I have an autocom pro-avi and love it. I also purchased a Kenwood GMRS radio a while back but haven't used it--haven't ridden with anyone that had a radio. The autocom works great for intercom, and Garmin 2730 (XM, MP3 and GPS).

My first question is this:

I have a new riding buddy thinking about getting a radio. He has a GPS but no other farkles and no need for intercom. If he gets a Kenwood, what's the best basic setup for him the gives him helmet speakers, mic, PTT, etc.?

Second,

If he opts for a CB setup instead, what's the best way for me to integrate a good CB with my autocom??

 

[Tropical FJR]

1. I have an autocom pro-avi and love it. I also purchased a Kenwood GMRS radio a while back but haven't used it--haven't ridden with anyone that had a radio. The autocom works great for intercom, and Garmin 2730 (XM, MP3 and GPS).
My first question is this:

I have a new riding buddy thinking about getting a radio. He has a GPS but no other farkles and no need for intercom. If he gets a Kenwood, what's the best basic setup for him the gives him helmet speakers, mic, PTT, etc.?

Second,

If he opts for a CB setup instead, what's the best way for me to integrate a good CB with my autocom??

I would recommend that he purchases a GMRS radio - CB radios need large, unwieldy antennas....

 

[Wolfhound]

No easy way to integrate a CB to Autocomm - nothing is made to interface one to the system....

 

[Mogan]

1. I have an autocom pro-avi and love it. I also purchased a Kenwood GMRS radio a while back but haven't used it--haven't ridden with anyone that had a radio. The autocom works great for intercom, and Garmin 2730 (XM, MP3 and GPS).

My first question is this:

I have a new riding buddy thinking about getting a radio. He has a GPS but no other farkles and no need for intercom. If he gets a Kenwood, what's the best basic setup for him the gives him helmet speakers, mic, PTT, etc.?

Second,

If he opts for a CB setup instead, what's the best way for me to integrate a good CB with my autocom??

I would recommend that he purchases a GMRS radio - CB radios need large, unwieldy antennas....

Soooo...

what would he need besides the radio????

No easy way to integrate a CB to Autocomm - nothing is made to interface one to the system....

Oy!!

Roger, that.

 

[BrunDog]

Get a chatterbox. They have a quick and easy FRS/GMRS model that mounts right on the helmet.

-BD

 

[HaulinAshe]

Get a chatterbox. They have a quick and easy FRS/GMRS model that mounts right on the helmet.
-BD

+1 Chatterbox GMRS-X1

He'll be happy. $20 extension cable if he doesn't want it mounted to the helmet.