Sena dilemma

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I know this is ornery, but I can't resist! Old fashioned CB just doesn't cut it any more, does it? Let's tick off some of the things it's always been able to do.

Range is easily 1/2 mile, and with good equipment, up to 2 miles or more. This is over hills and around curves! And BT can do what?

No connectivity needed. Turn it on, tune to the same channels as others, and start talking! BT requires you to do what?

No limit on users. As many as you can fit on bikes in the total range of communication. BT connects how many?

Everyone can hear what you broadcast! How many other BT listeners can you talk to at the same time?

Oh, there is one big drawback to CB. It's not hip! But it works! :yes:

All through history there has been one axiom that has never been disproven! Newer is not always better!!!!

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I know this is ornery, but I can't resist! Old fashioned CB just doesn't cut it any more, does it? Let's tick off some of the things it's always been able to do.

Range is easily 1/2 mile, and with good equipment, up to 2 miles or more. This is over hills and around curves! And BT can do what?

No connectivity needed. Turn it on, tune to the same channels as others, and start talking! BT requires you to do what?

No limit on users. As many as you can fit on bikes in the total range of communication. BT connects how many?

Everyone can hear what you broadcast! How many other BT listeners can you talk to at the same time?

Oh, there is one big drawback to CB. It's not hip! But it works! :yes:

All through history there has been one axiom that has never been disproven! Newer is not always better!!!!

The problem I have with the CB is Can Am charges over $800 for it, and from everything I have read about it on this site, it is not a quality item in the least.
I agree with you on the range and flexibility, but man does the price they charge need to come down. I would purchase it today if it was a $200 item and it had good reviews.

 

[JulieMarie]

We have the Sena 20s and love them. If you go around curves and there is some distance between you, it might cut out for a few seconds but then picks right back up. Have never had trouble with it in traffic even when cars get between us.

 

[sylvester]

The S20 if you go around a curve and the other party is out of sight even at 100 feet you will loose the party works pretty good up to 1/2 mile on a straight away

 

[RapidSpyder]

We ended up going with the SMH 10. upgraded from the SMH5. Couldn't see spending the extra $ for the 20's with the issues some are having. We usually don't get that far apart anyway. thanks to all for the input!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The problem I have with the CB is Can Am charges over $800 for it, and from everything I have read about it on this site, it is not a quality item in the least.
I agree with you on the range and flexibility, but man does the price they charge need to come down. I would purchase it today if it was a $200 item and it had good reviews.

If you don't need to use a CB much the most economical approach is to get a handheld and use it with the Sena SR10 BT interface. Not perfect, but satisfactory considering the cost.

For comparison the CB for the 2018 Goldwing is $700 plus antenna and handlebar switch, which brings it up to $1250!!!! :gaah: BTW, it is also built by Radio Sound, the same guys who build the BRP CB!! http://shop.powersports.honda.com/c/accessories_street_touring_gold-wing-tour-dct_2018