Helmet communicator for DE
#16
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Stilo has some in car devices used for rally racing, and that is what I use for the big bend open race. I had to buy it in europe as I couldnt find a US dealer with inventory, but it was cheap (<180) given the Euro. Plus each headset has independent volume control.
#17
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Looks really interesting. I'm sure one of the US race radio companies would build the connector needed. You should buy it and tell us how it works!
#18
I've looked at the stilo WRC intercoms, and the only problem is that they are large and bulky - a lot bigger than what you'd expect after looking at photos. Not something you would consider portable, even though they can run on a 9v battery. They are designed to mount to a roll bar. The Stilo DG-10 looks interesting, it's smaller and has some cool noise canceling features and bluetooth, but only runs on 12v power. Few of the advanced student cars I've jumped into typically have a working 12v plug.
#19
Burning Brakes
In process of making a legit student headset with an imsa connector, more like a lollipop with a speaker type vs needing headphones and all....will update when I have a chance
been using a peltor unit this season and really really like it
been using a peltor unit this season and really really like it
#20
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This is all great information.
It seems like there really isn't a standard unit that instructors use, too many brands.
Perhaps there is more common usage within a particular region, ie. Northeastern
It seems like there really isn't a standard unit that instructors use, too many brands.
Perhaps there is more common usage within a particular region, ie. Northeastern
#21
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I've never run with a group that didn't obligate the instructors to provide a communicator. I feel like this is a solution in search of a problem. *shrug*
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Mentioned to me multiple times, the head sets cost $20.
So there was a reason for this
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I haven't seen a Nady setup in the Northeast in probably a decade. The standard unit people use is a Chatterbox with most people having the new ones.
#27
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ShakeandBake,
I saw the Sena Bluetooth headset at the Trifecta event. Richard S has it, looks very promising. Thinking of getting it since I can use it for karting as well. May be some local motorcycle stores might have it to try out. It's under 300 as well for a dual pack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I saw the Sena Bluetooth headset at the Trifecta event. Richard S has it, looks very promising. Thinking of getting it since I can use it for karting as well. May be some local motorcycle stores might have it to try out. It's under 300 as well for a dual pack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
#28
ShakeandBake,
I saw the Sena Bluetooth headset at the Trifecta event. Richard S has it, looks very promising. Thinking of getting it since I can use it for karting as well. May be some local motorcycle stores might have it to try out. It's under 300 as well for a dual pack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I saw the Sena Bluetooth headset at the Trifecta event. Richard S has it, looks very promising. Thinking of getting it since I can use it for karting as well. May be some local motorcycle stores might have it to try out. It's under 300 as well for a dual pack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I kinda went a bit overboard. I snagged a Rossa ic200 and a Stilo DG10 from rallynuts (the GBP exchange rate is crazy low right now) to play with, along with a bunch of connectors from an aviation supplier, and an IMSA dynamic noise resistant boom mic with a standard headphone plug for earbuds from Linda at Apex to make into a student headset. If I can figure out how to easily attach a boom mic to a student helmet (maybe some blue painters tape), I can pair it up with $10 ear buds.........We're going in.....
#29
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That's good to know. I'll try to follow up with him to find out how it went.
I kinda went a bit overboard. I snagged a Rossa ic200 and a Stilo DG10 from rallynuts (the GBP exchange rate is crazy low right now) to play with, along with a bunch of connectors from an aviation supplier, and an IMSA dynamic noise resistant boom mic with a standard headphone plug for earbuds from Linda at Apex to make into a student headset. If I can figure out how to easily attach a boom mic to a student helmet (maybe some blue painters tape), I can pair it up with $10 ear buds.........We're going in.....
I kinda went a bit overboard. I snagged a Rossa ic200 and a Stilo DG10 from rallynuts (the GBP exchange rate is crazy low right now) to play with, along with a bunch of connectors from an aviation supplier, and an IMSA dynamic noise resistant boom mic with a standard headphone plug for earbuds from Linda at Apex to make into a student headset. If I can figure out how to easily attach a boom mic to a student helmet (maybe some blue painters tape), I can pair it up with $10 ear buds.........We're going in.....
its a pita trying to strap in and untangle all the wires and get the student set up etc.
when I was at the ITS for BMW the inatiinal instructor described a blue tooth setup he clipped to the students harness
elimiated thd cross cockpit wiring.
i need to look into that further.
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