Headsets

Old Hubbard Rd · 12-19-2010, 10:46 AM

Hello,
Need your help. I want to get headsets to wear in my helmet while snowmobiling. I need whatever someone has for suggestions or advice. I would use this to speak to a person riding in our group but on a separate sled. thanks

Belmont Resident · 12-20-2010, 06:54 AM

I’d talk to the dealers and see what’s offered, then check on line with say Amazon.com.
But shop around; you would be surprised what the mark ups are at now.

chipj29 · 12-20-2010, 10:04 AM

Whatever you do, don't go cheap. You definately get what you pay for. The cheaper sets will give you a lot of background noise. On the voice activated models, many of the cheap ones will hear the background engine noise and keep the mic open.

Although I don't own one, I have heard only good things about the Collett Communicators.
http://www.collett.mb.ca/

Skip · 12-20-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Whatever you do, don't go cheap. You definately get what you pay for. The cheaper sets will give you a lot of background noise. On the voice activated models, many of the cheap ones will hear the background engine noise and keep the mic open.

Although I don't own one, I have heard only good things about the Collett Communicators.
http://www.collett.mb.ca/

Chip is correct.

I have used the FRS radios with headsets, and the FRS helmet mounted headsets.

Then I went with the Collett communicators about five years and have never regretted the decision. They hold up the best, intereference is at a minimum at 900 mhz and a lot of folks have them out there on the "common" channel. As an addttional bonus more & more groomers are transmitting a "groomer beacon" signal. Collett is the only communicator that can receive this alert and warn you that a groomer is nearby.

I just bought the newest model that has bluetooth capability. It allows me to use my cell phone or stream music from my player. But I use it to access (via a blue tooth adapter) my commercial two way motorola portable radio I usually have with me.

You get what you pay for. The Colletts are the most rugged, best range and easiest to set up, even for a novice. Plus they have great customer and repair service.

Hey, if my wife can figure it out (much to my chagrin at times) it has to be simple and easy to use!

hazelnut · 12-20-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

Hello,
Need your help. I want to get headsets to wear in my helmet while snowmobiling. I need whatever someone has for suggestions or advice. I would use this to speak to a person riding in our group but on a separate sled. thanks

You really want to talk to EricP that much on the trails OHR?

Let me know what you find out I'd like to look into it as well.

ishoot308 · 12-20-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Chip is correct.

I have used the FRS radios with headsets, and the FRS helmet mounted headsets.

Then I went with the Collett communicators about five years and have never regretted the decision. They hold up the best, intereference is at a minimum at 900 mhz and a lot of folks have them out there on the "common" channel. As an addttional bonus more & more groomers are transmitting a "groomer beacon" signal. Collett is the only communicator that can receive this alert and warn you that a groomer is nearby.

I just bought the newest model that has bluetooth capability. It allows me to use my cell phone or stream music from my player. But I use it to access (via a blue tooth adapter) my commercial two way motorola portable radio I usually have with me.

You get what you pay for. The Colletts are the most rugged, best range and easiest to set up, even for a novice. Plus they have great customer and repair service.

Hey, if my wife can figure it out (much to my chagrin at times) it has to be simple and easy to use!

Skip;

I too have heard that these are the best and will most likely be buying some.

Are the Colletts sold individually or in pairs?? Do they mount inside your helmet??

Thanks!

Dan

Skip · 12-20-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Skip;

I too have heard that these are the best and will most likely be buying some.

Are the Colletts sold individually or in pairs?? Do they mount inside your helmet??

Thanks!

Dan

They are sold individually. Each has a common channel (the one I usually stay on for the groomer beacon feature) and at least one other channel you can specify. When you go to their website you can look up your Club and pick a secondary channel that is exclusive to that particular club, a kind of neat feature for club rides.

The transmitter/receiver mounts on the sie of your helmet with the speakers and voice tube inside your helmet. An external rechargeable battery pack plugs in with a cord much like a helmet shield cord. I always carry the battery in my upper left jacket pocket.

Their website has plenty of pertinent info on the different models and how they attach to the three major helmet types.

Now that I have thme I would never ride without them again. They are particularly helpful in group rides if the leader and tail end charlie have constant comms!

Ryan · 12-20-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Whatever you do, don't go cheap. You definately get what you pay for. The cheaper sets will give you a lot of background noise. On the voice activated models, many of the cheap ones will hear the background engine noise and keep the mic open.

Although I don't own one, I have heard only good things about the Collett Communicators.
http://www.collett.mb.ca/

How sensitive are the voice activated models? I often sing 80's hair band songs while riding. Can they be accessed easily to turn that function on and off?

Skip · 12-20-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

How sensitive are the voice activated models? I often sing 80's hair band songs while riding. Can they be accessed easily to turn that function on and off?

The Colletts have two large knobs on them that can easily be controlled by a gloved hand. One knob controls headset volume and the other is an adjustment knob for the VOX (voice activated) microphone.

I have found that once you get the system dialed in for you that you seldom have to adjust the VOX.

Old Hubbard Rd · 12-20-2010, 08:09 PM

These Collett systems look and sound great but I'll need to get a 3rd job to pay for these things. They are not cheap. I sent a email to the company to ask them to contact me. I would love this system. They have several used one on line and ebay but I think I need the blue tooth version so I can use my ipod/cell phone too. Are there any other uses for these things. I'm trying to substanciate the expense.

Old Hubbard Rd · 12-20-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

You really want to talk to EricP that much on the trails OHR?

Let me know what you find out I'd like to look into it as well.

Hey Hazel Boy!! I think these things would be useful for our rides. They have some used ones on Ebay but I think we would need the latest, greatest

EricP is talking about selling his sled. You need to talk to him. He needs a dope slap!

Old Hubbard Rd · 12-23-2010, 01:02 PM

Anyone have experience with the scala rider systems?? HK Motor Sports recommends this 2 way radio system.

12-19-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Headsets Hello, Need your help. I want to get headsets to wear in my helmet while snowmobiling. I need whatever someone has for suggestions or advice. I would use this to speak to a person riding in our group but on a separate sled. thanks

12-20-2010, 06:54 AM	#2
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	Check with dealers. I’d talk to the dealers and see what’s offered, then check on line with say Amazon.com. But shop around; you would be surprised what the mark ups are at now.

12-20-2010, 10:04 AM	#3
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Whatever you do, don't go cheap. You definately get what you pay for. The cheaper sets will give you a lot of background noise. On the voice activated models, many of the cheap ones will hear the background engine noise and keep the mic open. Although I don't own one, I have heard only good things about the Collett Communicators. http://www.collett.mb.ca/ __________________ Getting ready for winter!

12-20-2010, 08:09 PM	#10
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	2 way radio These Collett systems look and sound great but I'll need to get a 3rd job to pay for these things. They are not cheap. I sent a email to the company to ask them to contact me. I would love this system. They have several used one on line and ebay but I think I need the blue tooth version so I can use my ipod/cell phone too. Are there any other uses for these things. I'm trying to substanciate the expense.

12-23-2010, 01:02 PM	#12
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	scala rider systems Anyone have experience with the scala rider systems?? HK Motor Sports recommends this 2 way radio system.