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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 13 Issue 4 | 23 Communicators For Group Rides Sena 10R The Sena 10R is a slim but full-featured Bluetooth helmet communicator for riders who don't want bulky units hanging off their helmet. This low-profile Bluetooth motorcycle communica on system – just 2.8 in. x 1.4 in. x 0.5 in. – lets riders make hands-free phone calls, listen to music, get GPS direc ons, and have full-duplex intercom conversa ons with other riders in crystal-clear audio quality. This four-way Bluetooth intercom has a claimed range of up to 0.5 miles. Cardo FREECOM 4 PLUS Filling the gap between the budget Bluetooth communicators and the premium models, the Cardo FREECOM 4 PLUS improves upon the features of its smaller sibling by adding value with dual hands-free profiles, which allow the simultaneous connec on of two Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices or GPS. The stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) enabled MP3 player works with smartphones for wireless music streaming, and the rider and passenger can listen to the same stereo music via A2DP. Parallel audio streaming lets users conduct intercom conversa ons and listen to music, radio, or GPS instruc ons at the same me. During phone conversa ons, music and radio are muted while the GPS instruc ons con nue. With the FREECOM 4 PLUS, bike-to-bike communica on plays a bigger role, with an intercom range of up to 0.75 mi. for two to four riders. A Cardo-JBL partnership delivers improved sound from the speakers for maximum enjoyment. Cardo PACKTALK SLIM If you want the high- powered features of the PACKTALK BOLD in a smaller form factor, the Cardo PACKTALK SLIM is the communicator you're looking for. Measuring just 2.7 in. x 1.5 in. x 0.25 in., the PACKTALK SLIM does have some helmet fitment requirements for the controller and ba ery. So, check the Cardo website first . Sena 10C EVO Motorcycle Camera and Communication System If you're a budding vlogger or simply want to take helmet cam videos for personal enjoyment, Sena 10C EVO combines the features of Sena's stand-alone Bluetooth helmet communicators with those of an ac on cam – all in one compact package. Record video on-the-fly with the press of a bu on, or when ac vated, Sena's Video Tagging feature allows you to automa cally record select instances with a press of a bu on, too. When ac vated, Video Tagging saves 60 seconds of past, present, and future footage to give you three one-minute clips that capture the event and the context in which it happened – a great feature for highligh ng key sec ons of your ride. Thanks to the microphone used for the Bluetooth communicator, you can also narrate while recording your ride. You can even have the music you listen to embedded in the video. Harley-Davidson Audio 50S Bluetooth Headset The flagship Harley- Davidson ® Audio 50S Bluetooth Headset is engineered to simplify and extend wireless communication, now equipped with Harley- Davidson ® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate ® Stage I Speakers for Wireless Headsets for outstanding audio . The 50S Headset comes with 2 modules (1 Bluetooth 5 and 1 Mesh 2 . 0) and offers an exceptional integrated experience when paired to your bike's Boom ! ™ Box infotainment system via the Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM), sold separately . When paired with the WHIM, you can enjoy full stereo sound, use the bike's infotainment screen to configure select features of your headset, and leverage the existing hand controls to ensure safe and controlled riding as you move effortlessly through music, phone, GPS and push- to-talk intercom conversations . This headset is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a Boom ! Box GTS Radio, with voice-activated digital assistant access ("Hey Google" / "Hey Siri") . Without the WHIM, you can control your 50S through available hands-free voice commands or the glove-friendly jog dial menu navigation . Kit includes headset, mics and all necessary installation hardware . Motorcycle Helmet Communicators FAQ How do motorcycle helmet communica ons work? Motorcycle helmet communicators work via Bluetooth and, in some models, a proprietary mesh technology. You pair your communicator to your phone in a similar way to how you pair to any Bluetooth device, and the result is the ability to listen to music or take calls or hear turn- by-turn direc ons from your phone. As far as helmet-helmet communica on is concerned, the pairing can have a few more steps, but the result is that you can talk to other riders over a distance approaching a half-mile in ideal condi ons. The new mesh technology typically makes pairing between communicators of the same brand much easier, clearer, and over a longer distance. Is mesh be er than Bluetooth? The advantages of mesh over Bluetooth are: more riders can be connected simultaneously, the connec on can travel further, the audio quality is higher, and the network between mul ple bikes is more stable and is self-healing. With Bluetooth, the connec ons between riders were more of a chain from helmet to helmet in a par cular order. If one rider broke the chain, the connec on to several others could be lost. With mesh, the connec ons are not linear and follow the connec on with the strongest signal, which can be used to transfer the conversa on to other riders in the mesh network. Can you listen to music on a motorcycle? Yes, while some states may have regula on concerning ear buds or earplugs, there are no regula ons that we know of preven ng riders from listening to music from helmet speakers. Bluetooth technology has made it much more convenient to listen to music while you ride, and all of the communica on systems on this page allow you to do so in addi on to their bike-to- bike capabili es. Never a dull moment while riding!