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    Default What is best way/system to go to wireless communications

    I have a 2015 Spyder RT-limited and want to go to wireless communication. What items do I need to purchase to do that and what is the best brand equipment for the money? Is there any place that sells such equipment that is knowledgeable regarding what they sell and the things that various equipment/brands will provide me (a dependable consultant). Anyone's input will be appreciated, because I am looking for this equipment and prefer good advice and to be an informed buyer. Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mdrozell View Post
    I have a 2015 Spyder RT-limited and want to go to wireless communication. What items do I need to purchase to do that and what is the best brand equipment for the money? Is there any place that sells such equipment that is knowledgeable regarding what they sell and the things that various equipment/brands will provide me (a dependable consultant). Anyone's input will be appreciated, because I am looking for this equipment and prefer good advice and to be an informed buyer. Thanks!
    I recommend sena from motorcycle Dave on the main page of the forum the best price and service
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    Quote Originally Posted by jtoro1 View Post
    I recommend sena from motorcycle Dave on the main page of the forum the best price and service
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    The subject has been discussed many times. The brands usually mentioned are Cardo, Sena, and N-com.

    Sena seems to be the most used by members here. I have tried all the brands over the years. Sena has the longest reception and the least interference noise.

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    +1 Motorcycle Dave is THE vendor that will fix you up. Has the finless Bob custom cable to integrate the Stock sound system into the BT headsets.
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    Motorcycle Dave! Five stars!

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    Have used Sena for past 4 years. Have an old SMH5 system and It works GREAT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mdrozell View Post
    I have a 2015 Spyder RT-limited and want to go to wireless communication. What items do I need to purchase to do that and what is the best brand equipment for the money? Is there any place that sells such equipment that is knowledgeable regarding what they sell and the things that various equipment/brands will provide me (a dependable consultant). Anyone's input will be appreciated, because I am looking for this equipment and prefer good advice and to be an informed buyer. Thanks!
    I have/use the 10S Motorcycle Bluetooth communication system, I have it for a year now. Which I bought last year thru ( Motorcycle Dave, he is a vendor on this site). Also I use a full face helmet. Motorcycle Dave helped me on this. I have not had any issues.

    Very easy to use, and set up.

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    I use a Sena 10S with a GMax modular helmet.
    Bluetooth works flawlessly with my android phone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mdrozell View Post
    I have a 2015 Spyder RT-limited and want to go to wireless communication. What items do I need to purchase to do that and what is the best brand equipment for the money? Is there any place that sells such equipment that is knowledgeable regarding what they sell and the things that various equipment/brands will provide me (a dependable consultant). Anyone's input will be appreciated, because I am looking for this equipment and prefer good advice and to be an informed buyer. Thanks!
    Can you please be a little more specific as to what your goals are ?
    Here are some possibilities.
    Wireless connection between your headset and the Spyder audio.
    Wireless connection between your headset and your GPS. This can be direct to the GPS or through the Spyder audio.
    Wireless intercom between you and your passenger.
    Wireless communication between you and rider on other bikes.
    Wireless communication through your cell phone direct. This can include the phone GPS and music through your phone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    Can you please be a little more specific as to what your goals are ?
    Here are some possibilities.
    Wireless connection between your headset and the Spyder audio.
    Wireless connection between your headset and your GPS. This can be direct to the GPS or through the Spyder audio.
    Wireless intercom between you and your passenger.
    Wireless communication between you and rider on other bikes.
    Wireless communication through your cell phone direct. This can include the phone GPS and music through your phone.
    I want to communicate with passenger, and other riders by intercom. I want to receive and make calls hands-free. I want to hear directions from Spyder GPS through the headset. I want to play music from my I-pod through my headset. I also want to be able to listen to my radio through my headset.
    Thanks for the question.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mdrozell View Post
    I want to communicate with passenger, and other riders by intercom. I want to receive and make calls hands-free. I want to hear directions from Spyder GPS through the headset. I want to play music from my I-pod through my headset. I also want to be able to listen to my radio through my headset.
    Thanks for the question.
    All of those are done using the SM-10 dongle and the cable from MC Dave.

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