PNW Riders

chrispittman · 06-28-2007, 09:29 PM

also when I plug my ipod into it via the audio port it like skips so to speak sort of cuts out and it's not the cord I've tried 3 different ones.

Scabey D · 06-28-2007, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by chrispittman

also when I plug my ipod into it via the audio port it like skips so to speak sort of cuts out and it's not the cord I've tried 3 different ones.

mine does the same when the music isnt playing. but when music is on, it seems to go away.

gpd323 · 07-05-2007, 06:25 PM

Will my GMRS radios pick up the chatterbox channels??

Seems to be the same channels choices on both.

Scabey D · 07-05-2007, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by gpd323

Will my GMRS radios pick up the chatterbox channels??

Seems to be the same channels choices on both.

find someone with a chatterbox and find out..

DJ Nathan V · 07-05-2007, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by gpd323

Will my GMRS radios pick up the chatterbox channels??

Seems to be the same channels choices on both.

I believe the chatterboxes are FRS. GMRS is not really that widely used because of the heavy rules on it from the FCC.

Mic · 07-06-2007, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by DJ Nathan V

I believe the chatterboxes are FRS. GMRS is not really that widely used because of the heavy rules on it from the FCC.

The X1's are GMRS

And yes, a GMRS radio will pick up the Chatterbox. Before I got mine, I would use my Motorola to listen in durring our rides.

gpd323 · 07-06-2007, 05:12 AM

I hoped so. Anyway, GMRS channels are 15 and above. Thats the high powered channel settings. Using GMRS requires a license. But I don't believe the Feds will come after us. There's got to be millions of these radios! I listened to 2-06 yesterday and heard nothing.

I'll bring it along tomorrow and see how it works.

Thanks!

gixer_racer · 07-06-2007, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by gpd323

I hoped so. Anyway, GMRS channels are 15 and above. Thats the high powered channel settings. Using GMRS requires a license. But I don't believe the Feds will come after us. There's got to be millions of these radios! I listened to 2-06 yesterday and heard nothing.

I'll bring it along tomorrow and see how it works.

Thanks!

Depends on the radio. I haven't pulled out the book in a long time, but I think one of the three sets we have (oops 2.5, lost one on the cross country trip week before last) showed FRS on 1-7, shared FRS/GMRS on 7-14, and GMRS only on 15+.

Not sure on the chatterbox's, but on the FRS/GMRS radios, staying down in the FRS range runs limited power, and as a result, pretty limited range. (2-06 is FRS range).

Also, sense they've made GMRS soooooo accessible ($12 for a pair at walmart) I really doubt you'd ever have to worry about the licensing issue. But if you are concerned, it's only $5 and about 3 minutes of your time to fill out a card.

I don't care for the bulk or wind turbulence of the chatterboxes. I prefer to use a small FRS/GMRS radio strapped to my upper arm... Don't have one set up with my current helmet though. When I can find a good quality earbone mic that has a small profile, I am going to get one of those and the new Midland GMRS that's touting 26 mile range (which in the real world means it should get 1-2 decently, maybe 5-10 on the plains).

B Dogg · 07-06-2007, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by gpd323

Will my GMRS radios pick up the chatterbox channels??

Seems to be the same channels choices on both.

Yes. Any radio that can tune into the same channels will work. They're just radios.

B Dogg · 07-06-2007, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Scabey D

mine does the same when the music isnt playing. but when music is on, it seems to go away.

Make sure all of your connections are fully seated, and then make sure you do not use the VOX feature. Turn that shit all the way down (meaning when you turn on your unit, only turn the knob as far as it takes to turn the power on, no further.

You could be "hot-miking" and causing your own radio to cut out your music.

FYI: It's widely known you should not use the VOX feature on these things, or really any unit used for these purposes. It's not that it doesn't work, it's that it does, and filtering out certain noise from other noise is impossible for any usual 2-way radio. Once the ambient noise equals the level you have set to pick up your voice, it's useless. You can reduce the level and yell every time you speak, but the gate on it is such that you’d still have to yell (saying nothing) for about a second before you being to speak (yelling) to be sure the first part of your transmission does not get cut out. This is why it makes no sense to use voice activation. Hitting a button to transmit isn’t that hard.

If you're moving at an extremely slow speed, or not moving at all, it works fine, otherwise, no-go.

gixer_racer · 07-06-2007, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by B Dogg

Make sure all of your connections are fully seated, and then make sure you do not use the VOX feature. Turn that shit all the way down (meaning when you turn on your unit, only turn the knob as far as it takes to turn the power on, no further.

You could be "hot-miking" and causing your own radio to cut out your music.

FYI: It's widely known you should not use the VOX feature on these things, or really any unit used for these purposes. It's not that it doesn't work, it's that it does, and filtering out certain noise from other noise is impossible for any usual 2-way radio. Once the ambient noise equals the level you have set to pick up your voice, it's useless. You can reduce the level and yell every time you speak, but the gate on it is such that you’d still have to yell (saying nothing) for about a second before you being to speak (yelling) to be sure the first part of your transmission does not get cut out. This is why it makes no sense to use voice activation. Hitting a button to transmit isn’t that hard.

If you're moving at an extremely slow speed, or not moving at all, it works fine, otherwise, no-go.

That's why I've been looking for a good earbone mic at a reasonable price. We used to use some el cheapo maxum 49mhz units in the engine room on a ship and you could easily use the vox with an eearbone mic and talk normal. Sadly maxum quit making that model and the only earbones I can find are all >$100.

GTRaven · 07-08-2007, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by jimd2p

meh, fuck sea town. Let's do 360 for O town. Fo shizzle.

WoW

Motorcycle man · 07-08-2007, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by B Dogg

Make sure all of your connections are fully seated, and then make sure you do not use the VOX feature. Turn that shit all the way down (meaning when you turn on your unit, only turn the knob as far as it takes to turn the power on, no further.

You could be "hot-miking" and causing your own radio to cut out your music.

FYI: It's widely known you should not use the VOX feature on these things, or really any unit used for these purposes. It's not that it doesn't work, it's that it does, and filtering out certain noise from other noise is impossible for any usual 2-way radio. Once the ambient noise equals the level you have set to pick up your voice, it's useless. You can reduce the level and yell every time you speak, but the gate on it is such that you’d still have to yell (saying nothing) for about a second before you being to speak (yelling) to be sure the first part of your transmission does not get cut out. This is why it makes no sense to use voice activation. Hitting a button to transmit isn’t that hard.

If you're moving at an extremely slow speed, or not moving at all, it works fine, otherwise, no-go.

Totally off base with the VOX info here. It works great so long as you have it mounted properly. The mic need to be literally touching your lips, otherwise you will need to yell, but I have zero trouble with mine, I can be understood easily and I am never 'hot-miking'.

Honestly, if people were smarter than these things they would work fine, I for one don't see the problem. I have used mine talking comfortably at 90+ and I wasn't having to yell, and the mic was only open when I was speaking. All day I used it on VOX and if you were to ask penpen or Shwaa they could tell you it was only the hills getting in the way.

And to the hater wanting to use different channels for Oly and such, bad idea. So what if you are in the area? Or if I rode nonstop from here to there? See the issue? Just use 2.06 and then there is at least a chance we can communicate on the fly.

Dynamicfire · 07-13-2007, 01:31 AM

Anyone know of a replacement bracket for the helmet thats stronger then the one it comes with the kit?

Outofsync · 07-13-2007, 01:44 AM

^^^Good call...^^^

Erix · 07-15-2007, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dynamicfire

Anyone know of a replacement bracket for the helmet thats stronger then the one it comes with the kit?

Nope. I broke mine already....ordered replacements, they are like 6 bucks a pop, so I bought 2.

600RR · 07-15-2007, 04:22 PM

I often just have it tucked insinde my jacket or the belt clip as I got an extension chord.

DJ Nathan V · 07-16-2007, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by 600RR

I often just have it tucked insinde my jacket or the belt clip as I got an extension chord.

That's what I was planning on doing when I pick one up in a couple weeks here. Just looks like it's gonna rip off when it's helmet mounted.

Dynamicfire · 07-19-2007, 05:55 PM

I had a question about the chatterbox I been using mine and I have yet to get rained on yet but I know it says it’s water resistant so has anyone had a problem using it during the rain?

INGRAM 311 · 07-20-2007, 08:53 AM

I have been in a pretty good downpour and have not had any issues with the unit. I did however wipe it down the next time we stopped. Just to be safe. It works fine and I am very happy with the set up. No troubles thus far.

Mikey · 08-06-2007, 10:53 PM

Hey guys Im new to PNWRiders but im looking to pick up a chatterbox in good working order and also looking for more people to ride with.
any info?

600RR · 08-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Michaeljames176

Hey guys Im new to PNWRiders but im looking to pick up a chatterbox in good working order and also looking for more people to ride with.
any info?

So here is the details to get the good deal on the Chatterbox X1 from Motoemporium.com:

1. Call 1-866-521-1534 and ask for Jay. They are in Vermont so they are 3 hours ahead of us and I think they close at 5pm east coast time (2pm local time)

2. Tell them that you are from "PNWR" and want to get the Chatterbox X1 $221 plus shipping deal that Bret from PNWR setup.

3. They will take your credit card info including expiration date and the code from the back of your card

If you have any questions PM me.

WVFR · 08-07-2007, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by 600RR

Tell them that you are from "PNWR" and want to get the Chatterbox X1 $221 plus shipping deal that Bret from PNWR setup.

$221 for the X1? Wholly molly!!

JohnnyM · 08-07-2007, 03:13 PM

So, how about if we use 2-08 on this side of the state? ID area code and only 2 subchannels up from the Westsieeed channel?

600RR · 08-07-2007, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by WVFR

$221 for the X1? Wholly molly!!

No one could touch this deal locally and this dealer is very accomodating and great to work with. He agreed to extend the group buy pricing and so far I know of more than 21 PNWR riders who have ordered at this price, including our large group buy.

chrispittman · 08-07-2007, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by 600RR

No one could touch this deal locally and this dealer is very accomodating and great to work with. He agreed to extend the group buy pricing and so far I know of more than 21 PNWR riders who have ordered at this price, including our large group buy.

holy crap, mine was like 400, it's bluetooth though mofo's

WVFR · 08-08-2007, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by 600RR

No one could touch this deal locally and this dealer is very accomodating and great to work with. He agreed to extend the group buy pricing and so far I know of more than 21 PNWR riders who have ordered at this price, including our large group buy.

Jay is da man! The deal is still good.

I ordered mine and also bought a couple of other items while there. He said the x1 is basically at their cost so appreciated me ordering a couple of other accessories.

B Dogg · 08-08-2007, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Motorcycle man

Totally off base with the VOX info here. It works great so long as you have it mounted properly. The mic need to be literally touching your lips, otherwise you will need to yell, but I have zero trouble with mine, I can be understood easily and I am never 'hot-miking'.

Honestly, if people were smarter than these things they would work fine, I for one don't see the problem. I have used mine talking comfortably at 90+ and I wasn't having to yell, and the mic was only open when I was speaking. All day I used it on VOX and if you were to ask penpen or Shwaa they could tell you it was only the hills getting in the way.

And to the hater wanting to use different channels for Oly and such, bad idea. So what if you are in the area? Or if I rode nonstop from here to there? See the issue? Just use 2.06 and then there is at least a chance we can communicate on the fly.

WOW. Everything you said here contradicts EVERYTHING everyone I've ever known that uses a chatterbox has experienced.

You must be a new user, or you're that 1 guy that insists it isn't him "hot mic'ing", or doesn’t notice someone "hot mic'ing".... because it's you, lol.

Sorry man, but I deal with A LOT of riders with chatterboxes, and I've used one for over 3 years. The VOX feature is as I said it was.

You can only mount that mic so close to your mouth.... and mine is mounted nearly touching me in the closest spot possible inside the helmet. I'm not an idiot.

By the way, tell me how you deal with the problem of breathing through your mouth as you exert yourself in the twisties when your mic is so close to your mouth, or is that just something you all deal with, hot mic'in the shit out'a each other all through twistie sections.

The fact is, the wind and ambient noise created by riding at speeds over 40mph or so is too much for that VOX feature to work effectively. Sure, if your going slower it'll work ok, or when using a "chin bra" situation while riding slightly higher speeds it does alright, but it's ALWAYS an iffy prospect and usually isn’t worth the bullshit, especially considering how much better the system works when being used properly, i.e., using the damn PTT button, you know, like a real radio.

Just admit you have a problem with reaching up to hit the damn PTT button man, lol. I can tell someone has given you shit about this before.

If we rode together, you wouldn't get far without getting bitched at for cutting in and out of the net, lol. At the very least, if you do everything within your power to eliminate as much wind and ambient noise as possible, and take the time to get the adjustment just right for the speed we'd be going at a given time, first, the speed will change and you’ll need to readjust…. Then you’ll readjust and still get bitched at for having either the beginning or end or both parts of everything you say cut off by the noise gate.

Basically, it's annoying as hell for everyone your on the net with, except you.

We should ride sometime so you can prove me wrong bro, lol.

As far as the channel issue goes, again, I was right on the money, and anyone that goes out and uses 206 for long enough will find out.

Of course, it’s not like there’s chatter on that channel all day long, but it only take 1 or 2 instances of it while riding for it to annoy the shit out of most. Again, why fuck with it??? Just grab a different freakin’ channel and be done with it. Why be hard headed about needing to use 206????? Is it just that cool to be on 206. I’ll bet you become cooler if you use 420 though.

By the way, I’m not hatin’ on you at all, I just categorically disagree with everything you said here to the point it’s just weird. I just feel stupid now that it took me over a month to realize you’d even posted this in reply to the good info I did.

Seriously though, let’s go ride and you can show me how I’m wrong. I’ll admit I stand corrected if you prove it man.

D Thomas · 09-06-2007, 06:28 PM

Is anyone in the Tacoma/Puyallup area using 02-06 to chat? I have tried to chat for a couple weeks now and I have never got anyone to respond. I ride at all different times of the day and night. Am I just missing everyone or what?

And not to complicate things any - but would it work for PNW riders to just use the channnel corresponding to the day? Like today would be 09-06. Since the channels go to 15 and the talk groups 38 the date can always be set. If it's a bad idea, no worries. But if it works then cool. I just wanna ba able to talk to people! I'm tired of riding alone and talking to myself!!!

Motorcycle man · 09-06-2007, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by B Dogg

WOW. Everything you said here contradicts EVERYTHING everyone I've ever known that uses a chatterbox has experienced.

You must be a new user, or you're that 1 guy that insists it isn't him "hot mic'ing", or doesn’t notice someone "hot mic'ing".... because it's you, lol.

Sorry man, but I deal with A LOT of riders with chatterboxes, and I've used one for over 3 years. The VOX feature is as I said it was.

You can only mount that mic so close to your mouth.... and mine is mounted nearly touching me in the closest spot possible inside the helmet. I'm not an idiot.

By the way, tell me how you deal with the problem of breathing through your mouth as you exert yourself in the twisties when your mic is so close to your mouth, or is that just something you all deal with, hot mic'in the shit out'a each other all through twistie sections.

The fact is, the wind and ambient noise created by riding at speeds over 40mph or so is too much for that VOX feature to work effectively. Sure, if your going slower it'll work ok, or when using a "chin bra" situation while riding slightly higher speeds it does alright, but it's ALWAYS an iffy prospect and usually isn’t worth the bullshit, especially considering how much better the system works when being used properly, i.e., using the damn PTT button, you know, like a real radio.

Just admit you have a problem with reaching up to hit the damn PTT button man, lol. I can tell someone has given you shit about this before.

If we rode together, you wouldn't get far without getting bitched at for cutting in and out of the net, lol. At the very least, if you do everything within your power to eliminate as much wind and ambient noise as possible, and take the time to get the adjustment just right for the speed we'd be going at a given time, first, the speed will change and you’ll need to readjust…. Then you’ll readjust and still get bitched at for having either the beginning or end or both parts of everything you say cut off by the noise gate.

Basically, it's annoying as hell for everyone your on the net with, except you.

We should ride sometime so you can prove me wrong bro, lol.

As far as the channel issue goes, again, I was right on the money, and anyone that goes out and uses 206 for long enough will find out.

Of course, it’s not like there’s chatter on that channel all day long, but it only take 1 or 2 instances of it while riding for it to annoy the shit out of most. Again, why fuck with it??? Just grab a different freakin’ channel and be done with it. Why be hard headed about needing to use 206????? Is it just that cool to be on 206. I’ll bet you become cooler if you use 420 though.

By the way, I’m not hatin’ on you at all, I just categorically disagree with everything you said here to the point it’s just weird. I just feel stupid now that it took me over a month to realize you’d even posted this in reply to the good info I did.

Seriously though, let’s go ride and you can show me how I’m wrong. I’ll admit I stand corrected if you prove it man.

I would love to go and 'prove it', and I NEVER hot mic. And I also am not an idiot and know what that is and when it happens. In fact because I listen to music through the system I hate it when it opens the mic because it mutes my music.

But then again there really is nothing I can say on here that will make you believe me, but if you are able, take my word for it. I know how the system works, and I never use PTT, and I have never been accused of hot mic'ing. And when using it to talk I am always the one that can hear the clearest and transmists the clearest.

I have never had an issue with how it works, in fact, ask penpen or Shwaa about it. I was using VOX while riding chase on the Yakima ride and talking to them with no trouble at all.

And to D Thomas, I am on 2.06 everytime I ride, and I haven't heard a thing yet. But keep it up and eventually we might catch each other.

D Thomas · 09-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Motorcycle man

I would love to go and 'prove it', and I NEVER hot mic. And I also am not an idiot and know what that is and when it happens. In fact because I listen to music through the system I hate it when it opens the mic because it mutes my music.

But then again there really is nothing I can say on here that will make you believe me, but if you are able, take my word for it. I know how the system works, and I never use PTT, and I have never been accused of hot mic'ing. And when using it to talk I am always the one that can hear the clearest and transmists the clearest.

I have never had an issue with how it works, in fact, ask penpen or Shwaa about it. I was using VOX while riding chase on the Yakima ride and talking to them with no trouble at all.

And to D Thomas, I am on 2.06 everytime I ride, and I haven't heard a thing yet. But keep it up and eventually we might catch each other.

Okay I'll keep trying to get a hold of someone.

LearMechanic · 09-07-2007, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by INGRAM 311

I have been in a pretty good downpour and have not had any issues with the unit. I did however wipe it down the next time we stopped. Just to be safe. It works fine and I am very happy with the set up. No troubles thus far.

I was on a group ride through Canada in July, and it frickin' poured on us. I removed all of the electronic stuff from my machine, but the chatterbox seemed to be working fine. I had the "dead battery" type squeel sound happen to me. I tried to charge the battery again, but it was shorted across the plug. You could even see the arc marks. Moisture somehow go into the unit. But it was a 260 mile leg of the trip, in really heavy rain. I'm still very happy with the X1's performance so far.

AngryCow · 09-15-2007, 08:54 AM

Any suggestions on increasing the sound for the bluetooth chatterbox? the cell phone and two way converstions are hard to hear even at slower speeds.

-Matt

B Dogg · 09-15-2007, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Motorcycle man

I would love to go and 'prove it', and I NEVER hot mic. And I also am not an idiot and know what that is and when it happens. In fact because I listen to music through the system I hate it when it opens the mic because it mutes my music.

But then again there really is nothing I can say on here that will make you believe me, but if you are able, take my word for it. I know how the system works, and I never use PTT, and I have never been accused of hot mic'ing. And when using it to talk I am always the one that can hear the clearest and transmists the clearest.

I have never had an issue with how it works, in fact, ask penpen or Shwaa about it. I was using VOX while riding chase on the Yakima ride and talking to them with no trouble at all.

And to D Thomas, I am on 2.06 everytime I ride, and I haven't heard a thing yet. But keep it up and eventually we might catch each other.

Welp, I suppose there's an exception to every rule, so maybe you're it man.

Either that or we live in different worlds where the laws of physics differ greatly.

Don't get me wrong though, I luv my Chatterbox. I'm quite happy with it and don't know how I got by without it before.

The way I set mine up, I have absoultely no issues either, although mine is finicky about getting wet. I know guys that have had theirs drenched and encountered no problems, an others like mine where it barely takes a drop to have it shut down and takes 3 weeks to dry out enough to work again. Of course, a plastic bag around the bitch takes care of that problem if it's that important for me to run it in the wet.

Drive on with that wind/ambient noise immune mic bro, lol.

Improper · 09-24-2007, 03:21 PM

I'm all for staying off the 2-06. too much crap

. my tunes are constantly interupted with scretching and other bs!! why not 6-02 (dislexic for 206) haha. No one is ever on the 6's, hell are the 6's??

JohnnyWop · 10-15-2007, 07:09 AM

I guess my Rhino 530 GPS\radio will work, to talk to the chatterboxes?
Anyone know?

Motorcycle man · 10-15-2007, 07:20 AM

Any FRS radio will work.

Humper · 12-14-2007, 10:44 AM

Has anyone ever heard of these? At 80 bucks it looks like a cheaper option than the Chatterbox for us occasional group riders? Would this communicate with the chatterbox units fine? Has anyone had expereince with this?

Found it on Target.com by mistake!

Nady FRS 2-Way 14-Channel Motorcycle Radio Communicator $79.99

• 22 GMRS/FRS channels and 38 privacy codes
• Built-in full duplex passenger/driver intercom and simplex radio communication
• Noise canceling in-helmet headset with PTT or VOX operation with500mW, 2-mile range
• Includes special helmet mount headset with noise canceling/wind blocking mic and quick-disconnect
• Auxiliary stereo inputs for integrating CD or portable music sources

http://www.target.com/2-Way-14-Chann...20Radio&page=1

Motorcycle man · 12-14-2007, 10:46 AM

ChatterBoxes operate on the FRS channels, so ANY FRS radio will work with them, however, getting it to actually be usable going down the road at speed is a whole different issue.

Motorcycle man · 12-14-2007, 10:48 AM

And for less money you can get real Motorola radios, a pair even.

http://www.rei.com/product/752792


06-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#41
chrispittman ineedmywigchopped Joined: May 2006 From: Lynnwood, Wa I Ride: R1 or ZX10? helpme decide..	also when I plug my ipod into it via the audio port it like skips so to speak sort of cuts out and it's not the cord I've tried 3 different ones. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2007, 06:25 PM	#43
gpd323 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beautiful Downtown Spanaway I Ride: A POS	Will my GMRS radios pick up the chatterbox channels?? Seems to be the same channels choices on both. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 05:12 AM	#47
gpd323 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beautiful Downtown Spanaway I Ride: A POS	I hoped so. Anyway, GMRS channels are 15 and above. Thats the high powered channel settings. Using GMRS requires a license. But I don't believe the Feds will come after us. There's got to be millions of these radios! I listened to 2-06 yesterday and heard nothing. I'll bring it along tomorrow and see how it works. Thanks! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-13-2007, 01:31 AM	#54
Dynamicfire Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Washington I Ride: .	Anyone know of a replacement bracket for the helmet thats stronger then the one it comes with the kit? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-13-2007, 01:44 AM	#55
Outofsync MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2006 From: Eeeveruutt I Ride: the bike that I am allowed to ride.. I dont own one... <-----Fail	^^^Good call...^^^ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#57
600RR Endorsed Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kenmore, WA I Ride: 2006 CBR 600RR	I often just have it tucked insinde my jacket or the belt clip as I got an extension chord. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-19-2007, 05:55 PM	#59
Dynamicfire Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Washington I Ride: .	I had a question about the chatterbox I been using mine and I have yet to get rained on yet but I know it says it’s water resistant so has anyone had a problem using it during the rain? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-20-2007, 08:53 AM	#60
INGRAM 311 Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 From: Bonney Lake Washington I Ride: Yamaha R1	Chatterbox in the wet stuff I have been in a pretty good downpour and have not had any issues with the unit. I did however wipe it down the next time we stopped. Just to be safe. It works fine and I am very happy with the set up. No troubles thus far. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-06-2007, 10:53 PM	#61
Mikey Superbiker Joined: Jul 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: 2006 YZF-R6, 2000.5 Aprilia Mille	Hey guys Im new to PNWRiders but im looking to pick up a chatterbox in good working order and also looking for more people to ride with. any info? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2007, 03:13 PM	#64
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	So, how about if we use 2-08 on this side of the state? ID area code and only 2 subchannels up from the Westsieeed channel? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#69
D Thomas Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2007 From: Puyallup, WA I Ride: Any that I can get my hands on!	Chatterbox Channel Is anyone in the Tacoma/Puyallup area using 02-06 to chat? I have tried to chat for a couple weeks now and I have never got anyone to respond. I ride at all different times of the day and night. Am I just missing everyone or what? And not to complicate things any - but would it work for PNW riders to just use the channnel corresponding to the day? Like today would be 09-06. Since the channels go to 15 and the talk groups 38 the date can always be set. If it's a bad idea, no worries. But if it works then cool. I just wanna ba able to talk to people! I'm tired of riding alone and talking to myself!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 08:54 AM	#73
AngryCow Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2007 From: Lacey, WA I Ride: 07 CBR600RR	chatterbox sound Any suggestions on increasing the sound for the bluetooth chatterbox? the cell phone and two way converstions are hard to hear even at slower speeds. -Matt __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2007, 03:21 PM	#75
Improper Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2007 From: Kirkland, WA I Ride: on bald tires that have 2 inch chicken strips	I'm all for staying off the 2-06. too much crap . my tunes are constantly interupted with scretching and other bs!! why not 6-02 (dislexic for 206) haha. No one is ever on the 6's, hell are the 6's?? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-15-2007, 07:09 AM	#76
JohnnyWop Training Wheels Joined: Oct 2007 From: Oak Harbor, Wa I Ride: my '03 GSXR 1000 on a bald ass tire	I guess my Rhino 530 GPS\radio will work, to talk to the chatterboxes? Anyone know? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-15-2007, 07:20 AM	#77
Motorcycle man Telemark Rider Joined: Jan 2006 From: Outer darkness . . . I Ride: Nothing for a while now (tear)	Any FRS radio will work. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2007, 10:44 AM	#78
Humper Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 From: Kenmore, WA I Ride: 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 (Blue)	Has anyone ever heard of these? At 80 bucks it looks like a cheaper option than the Chatterbox for us occasional group riders? Would this communicate with the chatterbox units fine? Has anyone had expereince with this? Found it on Target.com by mistake! Nady FRS 2-Way 14-Channel Motorcycle Radio Communicator $79.99 • 22 GMRS/FRS channels and 38 privacy codes • Built-in full duplex passenger/driver intercom and simplex radio communication • Noise canceling in-helmet headset with PTT or VOX operation with500mW, 2-mile range • Includes special helmet mount headset with noise canceling/wind blocking mic and quick-disconnect • Auxiliary stereo inputs for integrating CD or portable music sources http://www.target.com/2-Way-14-Chann...20Radio&page=1 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2007, 10:46 AM	#79
Motorcycle man Telemark Rider Joined: Jan 2006 From: Outer darkness . . . I Ride: Nothing for a while now (tear)	ChatterBoxes operate on the FRS channels, so ANY FRS radio will work with them, however, getting it to actually be usable going down the road at speed is a whole different issue. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2007, 10:48 AM	#80
Motorcycle man Telemark Rider Joined: Jan 2006 From: Outer darkness . . . I Ride: Nothing for a while now (tear)	And for less money you can get real Motorola radios, a pair even. http://www.rei.com/product/752792 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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