Headsets

Whistler BT Headset

A new series of products that are coming soon from Whistler is a series of motorcycle Bluetooth® headsets. The BT2200 / 2300 / 3200 / 3300 headsets are designed to work with any full/flip-up/open style helmet and allow full duplex bike to bike or bike to passenger communications.

This series includes four products to cover all scenarios (bike to bike or bike to passenger, and open faced or closed faced helmets). The MSRP is $219.95 for the bike to passenger products, and $259.95 for the bike to bike products.

Features:

• Bluetooth® 2.0 High Quality Stereo Audio
• Noise Cancellation Microphone
• Easy Installation
• Full Duplex Wireless Intercom
• Weather Proof Case

The BT2200/2300 headsets provides two channel rider to passenger communications, and the BT3200/3300 headsets provide two channel bike to bike communications. In addition, the headsets can also be used for true stereo music. Battery duration is estimated at 7-14 hours of usage. You can adjust the volume and the BT2200/2300/3200/3300 headsets also have a large mute button for easy use.

Whistler Headset

In the last post we discussed the Midland GXT900VP4 Two Way Radios. So how about making it more customized to suit your preferences? My business keeps me on the road a lot. Though I have a car, being a motorbike freak, I prefer my motorcycle to my car. I also prefer carrying all my gadgets and gizmos, so that I don't lose touch with anyone, not even for a minute. I can tell you what a pain it is to take a call while riding, even with a headset for my cell phone. When it comes to walkie talkies it is no better, if not worse. I was thrilled when I heard about Midland motorcycle headset kits for two way radios.

The Midland AVP-H2 Helmet Headset Kit is a popular model with riders. For all those of you using close-faced helmets, there are speakers as well as a dot microphone that go inside your helmet. For your convenience, the push-to-talk button is mountable on the handlebar of your motorcycle itself with a Velcro strap. The Midland AVP-H2 Helmet Headset Kit is very easy to install and comes with extra long cable.

I can't stand closed helmets. The air in my face after all, is part of the fun of riding a motorcycle. Midland AVP-H1 Open-faced Helmet Headsets are the choice for people like me. In addition to two speakers, which attach inside the helmet, a boom microphone that conveniently fixes on the outer side of the helmet is also provided. Both these models are compatible with Midland FRS/GMRS radios.

Do you often use two-way radios, more popularly known as Walkie Talkies? If you so, then I would like to introduce you to an accessory that could be of interest to you. I am talking about the Blu-Comm Wireless Headset Kit, which is the world's first Bluetooth-enabled headset, or, for that matter, the first Bluetooth-enabled accessory, for a two way radio. The kit includes a RocketScience M1 Blu-Comm Bluetooth headset, a wireless push-to-talk (PTT) button, and a small transmitter that is attached to the radio. The Blu-Comm Bluetooth earpiece and the boom microphone voice tube are detachable. The PTT button comes with a lapel clip for you to conveniently attach it to your clothes. These headsets are compatible with a wide range of brands available in the market.

You will be amazed at the endless possibilities this kit will open up for you. Well I already have a small list in place. I don't have to carry my radio around as I can hook it on to my belt or leave it in my pocket. Earlier, I used to have lots of trouble to hold the earpiece in place and keep it from falling. But ever since I got my Blu-Comm Bluetooth Headset, I only have to insert it, before completely forgetting about it. You can get larger or smaller eartips to fit your ears perfectly. Further, the transmitter can be used with any standard Bluetooth headset. So, I have substituted the Blu-Comm Bluetooth Headset with my cell phone headset. The only problem when I do that is I can't use the wireless PTT button; rather I have to press the one on the radio for transmission. But that's ok with me.

The Blu-Comm Bluetooth Headset and the transmitter are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries and can be charged using a single charger for both of them. They offer a long standby and talk time and can be fully recharged in 2 hours. The Blu-Comm Wireless Headset Kit uses the latest Bluetooth version 2.0.