$150 for one of the GMRS radios or you can get a compact CB radio for $50. You could get 3 CB radios for the price of one of those GMRS radios...which some of them you have to be careful with because certain channels require a license in order to transmit. I've used the 2 way radios in the past but you either can't hear when you are riding, its in your pocket and you have to stop and dig it out, battery dies during the trip, etc. Having one that is mounted in easy reach, connected to your vehicle's battery, and a descent range makes a lot of sense, however, at $150 I think there are some better and cheaper alternatives...especially if you already have a CB radio or several LOL.
Hey Doug, I have a product that you may want to test as an alternative to these radios. My friends and I use Sena Bluetooth Headsets and they work fantastic! We use the SMH10 which you can hook up to 4 people at one time for group communications or individually. You can pair it with a smartphone to make and receive calls or listen to music. You attach them to your helmet and run the little speakers inside near your ears. They are water and dust proof. You wouldn't believe how much fun they make day-long ATV rides. The sound is crystal clear and you can get about 12 hours of talk time with a full charge. They get about 500 yards of distance with line of sight, considerably less in woods but still usable. I would recommend getting the Sena 20s instead as you can hook up to 8 people and the distance is 1.5 miles line of sight. Give them a try, I think you'll love them. Here is a video of us using them in heavy water. Fast forward to the 2:50 mark if you don't want to watch the whole thing. ruclips.net/video/GlnojVcIg5U/видео.html Review of the Sena 20s www.gizmag.com/sena-20s-review-bluetooth-headset/32991/ Take care.
+ATVTV They're not that expensive when you consider the convenience. I see them on sale for $150 online and that's the same price as the Midland Radio. You can install them in your helmet in about 15 minutes. There are pros and cons to both units.
I'll be interested in your Ride Review of the Midland GMRS radio . After over 40 years of riding motorcycles , I finally had to give them up for health reasons . So my wife and I bought a new pair of Honda Fourtrax Rubicons to tool around the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming with and for running around town . We also plan on riding with others in our CMA ( Christian Motorcyclist Association ) group . I think this radio would be a great way to keep in touch with others . This will be our 1st year ATVing .
+John Tardif So far so good. They are far more clear than the handheld units. The only issue so far is the potential for damage from rain as they are not completely waterproof. Enjoy your new sport....
Thanks ATVTV I wonder if the radio can be mounted inside a front rack box to protect it from the weather ? Maybe Midland could work on a weather proof model ?
I'm anxious to hear how this unit functions on the trails. Please demonstrate the sound clarity in your next video. How well does it handle the rain and elements on the trails?
+Michael Miller We just got back from a trip and I am impressed. Not nearly as good as the more expensive bluetooth units but far far better than the little handhelds. Rain will indeed be the issue!
I like the idea, but the Bluetooth SENA is way better. That is a lot of clutter for a ATV, better suited for a sideXside. Plus for a four wheeler it would need to be water proof.
+ATVTV SENA smh-10 is 150.00, I got mine for 124.00. It stays in the helmet so weather is not an issue. Either way your riding partners are going to have to pay if they want to connect regardless. All I was saying is that for the same price as that radio you are reviewing you are better off with the SENA Bluetooth. The bars on an ATV are busy with all the stuff that come on them from the factory, that is why this would be a good option for a Side X side not an ATV.
$150 for one of the GMRS radios or you can get a compact CB radio for $50. You could get 3 CB radios for the price of one of those GMRS radios...which some of them you have to be careful with because certain channels require a license in order to transmit. I've used the 2 way radios in the past but you either can't hear when you are riding, its in your pocket and you have to stop and dig it out, battery dies during the trip, etc. Having one that is mounted in easy reach, connected to your vehicle's battery, and a descent range makes a lot of sense, however, at $150 I think there are some better and cheaper alternatives...especially if you already have a CB radio or several LOL.
Hey Doug,
I have a product that you may want to test as an alternative to these radios. My friends and I use Sena Bluetooth Headsets and they work fantastic! We use the SMH10 which you can hook up to 4 people at one time for group communications or individually. You can pair it with a smartphone to make and receive calls or listen to music. You attach them to your helmet and run the little speakers inside near your ears. They are water and dust proof. You wouldn't believe how much fun they make day-long ATV rides. The sound is crystal clear and you can get about 12 hours of talk time with a full charge. They get about 500 yards of distance with line of sight, considerably less in woods but still usable. I would recommend getting the Sena 20s instead as you can hook up to 8 people and the distance is 1.5 miles line of sight. Give them a try, I think you'll love them.
Here is a video of us using them in heavy water. Fast forward to the 2:50 mark if you don't want to watch the whole thing.
ruclips.net/video/GlnojVcIg5U/видео.html
Review of the Sena 20s
www.gizmag.com/sena-20s-review-bluetooth-headset/32991/
Take care.
+PC MR Yup. Midland has some as well but I'm just not sure the price is most people's reach....
+ATVTV
They're not that expensive when you consider the convenience. I see them on sale for $150 online and that's the same price as the Midland Radio. You can install them in your helmet in about 15 minutes. There are pros and cons to both units.
I'll be interested in your Ride Review of the Midland GMRS radio . After over 40 years of riding motorcycles , I finally had to give them up for health reasons . So my wife and I bought a new pair of Honda Fourtrax Rubicons to tool around the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming with and for running around town . We also plan on riding with others in our CMA ( Christian Motorcyclist Association ) group . I think this radio would be a great way to keep in touch with others . This will be our 1st year ATVing .
+John Tardif So far so good. They are far more clear than the handheld units. The only issue so far is the potential for damage from rain as they are not completely waterproof. Enjoy your new sport....
Thanks ATVTV I wonder if the radio can be mounted inside a front rack box to protect it from the weather ? Maybe Midland could work on a weather proof model ?
+John Tardif The only problem with that would be hearing it. They say they are working on a waterproof unit for down the line as well as whip antenna.
Awesome , thanks again .
I'm anxious to hear how this unit functions on the trails. Please demonstrate the sound clarity in your next video. How well does it handle the rain and elements on the trails?
+Michael Miller We just got back from a trip and I am impressed. Not nearly as good as the more expensive bluetooth units but far far better than the little handhelds. Rain will indeed be the issue!
I like the idea, but the Bluetooth SENA is way better. That is a lot of clutter for a ATV, better suited for a sideXside. Plus for a four wheeler it would need to be water proof.
+Chief119 Except for the cost. Maybe you can justify the 250.00 but will your riding buddies?
+ATVTV SENA smh-10 is 150.00, I got mine for 124.00. It stays in the helmet so weather is not an issue. Either way your riding partners are going to have to pay if they want to connect regardless. All I was saying is that for the same price as that radio you are reviewing you are better off with the SENA Bluetooth. The bars on an ATV are busy with all the stuff that come on them from the factory, that is why this would be a good option for a Side X side not an ATV.
Neat radio System.