I've been looking around at the different Intercom / Bike to Bike systems available such as the Scala / AutoCom / Chatterbox.

They all seemed to be priced insanely.

All I want to to be able to have a basic party line with my passenger and another rider or two. I don't want to listen to music or make phone calls or hear my GPS. I don't know why that should cost $329 with a single headset. FRS Radios are like $20 a pair. A flat speaker that can stick inside your helmet is not advanced engineering. If I can't find a cheap solution, I am going to piece one together myself and document it here.

Any ideas?

You could try a throat mic with a two way radio. But you probably couldn't hear because of the wind.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Heavy-Duty-VOX-Throat-Mic-For-Motorola-Talkabout-radio_W0QQitemZ140336616961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20acb6 d601&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Use earbuds like the Etymotic ER6i. Great sound, and more importantly, good isolation from road/wind noise. Add a mic module in your chin bar, a push-to-talk button on your left handlebar, and any cheap FRS radio commonly available. The trick is to find a good mic.

I'm thinking I'm going to get a set of BluAnt Interphone headsets. I could use the Bluetooth Walkie Talkie app for Iphone. My girlfriend and my buddy that I normally ride with both have iPhones.

I'm really sold on my Scala Multiset Q2! The bluetooth to my RZR cell from the Scala is impeccable and the MP3/FM is merely just a bonus. Got it for 299.00 @ the International Motorcycle Show last Nov in Dallas. Worth every hard earned penny.:thumbup:

so howa bout a short review on the scala? btw you can find them on ebay new for as low as 240 for the two unit multiset. thats what im leaning toward now.

I love my BlueAnt system! I actually have two pairs to use on long rides, one to use, one to charge to be ready once the first set runs out. We have been using ours for over a year now and we use the HELL outta of them. We originally got them just to communicate while riding two-up on the Spyder, but love having them when doing solo rides on seperate bikes. The range is terrific -- about 1/4 mile. The battery life is awesome - about 4 to 5 hours of continuous use. Set-up and installation is easy. I have no problem hearing my husband talk to me at freeway speed inside my full face Shoei on my Ninja (no fairing to block wind noise) with a Two Bros exhaust. Easy to use and cheap to buy. Get a pair of headsets on eBay for about $200.

I'm thinking I'm going to get a set of BluAnt Interphone headsets. I could use the Bluetooth Walkie Talkie app for Iphone. My girlfriend and my buddy that I normally ride with both have iPhones.

Walkie Talkie app???? Tell me more!! I have the iPhone 2G.

The Walkie Talkie App only works on 3G / 3GS. It uses bluetooth to talk phone to phone. It seems to work "OK", I'm not thrilled with tests. I think I may just have to man up and get that BlueAnt setup.

Which BluAnt do you have?

http://cgi.ebay.com/new-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Multi-Interphone-headsets_W0QQitemZ230359725779QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBluetooth_Wireless_Products?has h=item35a28276d3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BlueAnt-INTERPHONE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem20acce9eebQQitem Z140338175723QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

The Walkie Talkie App only works on 3G / 3GS. It uses bluetooth to talk phone to phone. It seems to work "OK", I'm not thrilled with tests. I think I may just have to man up and get that BlueAnt setup.

Ah, I see. Yeah, I hear that crap all the time "works only on the 3G" to find out that it also works on the 2G and that it's all an advertising ploy to get you to upgrade. Thanks for the info though, I love getting cool new apps, this one doesn't sound so great after all.


Which BluAnt do you have?

http://cgi.ebay.com/new-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Multi-Interphone-headsets_W0QQitemZ230359725779QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBluetooth_Wireless_Products?has h=item35a28276d3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BlueAnt-INTERPHONE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem20acce9eebQQitem Z140338175723QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I have the BlueAnt Interphone.