From: Alan Wise (awise1@cinci.rr.com)
Date: Sat Sep 10 2005 - 19:31:04 PDT
Kenny,
A quick look at Collett Communications at www.collett.mb.ca and you can buy
a great VOX system for a whole lot less. Made for a helmet, we just clip
them to a ball cap and you're set.
Alan
> Greetings friends. As some of you may know, I had VIC-1 intercoms in both my
> deuces for a while. I found that FL was just too hot to use them with any
> frequency and got tired of wires all over the cab. Also found that all but
> the
> latest H-161 headsets were uncomfortable. I subsequently sold both intercom
> systems and have clean cabs again. When I went to Aberdeen in May with my 3
> yr
> old I wished I had that VIC-1 back again. We did OK but sure would have been
> nice to be able to ask him a question or two. I even tried to rig up
> something with FRS radios and radio headsets to no avail. This has led me to
> my
> latest project. Peltor is a world wide company that specializes in hearing
> protection. My kids have used Peltor Jr headsets at the NHRA races for years.
> Peltor makes a headset radio based on the old 49MHZ frequencies called the
> litecom. Basically has 5 channels and VOX capable. While I was looking for
> these I
> came up with the Peltor Powercom. This unit is also a headset radio but
> operates on the FRS frequencies. These radios also have the sub channel
> privacy
> code frequencies as well. The are quite expensive ranging from $425 to over
> $500
> per headset depending on where you buy. I finally found a deal on a pair and
> bought them. I took them out tonight and tried them with my son. They work
> very good. You can use the PTT button or set up VOX. Even at 55 mph the road
> noise didn't key up the VOX. Once you get used to the VOX delay, they are so
> simple to use. Neat thing about these is you can communicate with any other
> FRS
> radios and you can have your co pilot back you up using these. Range on high
> power is probably near a mile and there is a low power setting which works
> great as the intercom. Another neat feature is you can purchase a cell cable
> or a listen only cable and pipe music in as well. They are much more comfy
> than the H-161 headsets and can be used in different trucks. Also can be used
> vehicle to vehicle. Not military but a great compromise and since they
> aren't
> part of the vehicle, you can take them with you. I like em!
> Kenny
>
>
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