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Spyder J& M Audio System
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jnt
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The JMCB unit for the Spyder is a good unit. J&M has years of experience with m/c communications. Their headsets are top-of-the-line. The intercom circuit in the JMCB works very well.
However, we decided against it as we already have GMRS radios (one installed with our other bike) that will not work with the JMCB. We could not find a CB that would work with our other bike. We installed an Autocom unit in the Spyder. It is the intercom as well as the connection to the 2-ways for bike-to-bike. Works very well.
However, we decided against it as we already have GMRS radios (one installed with our other bike) that will not work with the JMCB. We could not find a CB that would work with our other bike. We installed an Autocom unit in the Spyder. It is the intercom as well as the connection to the 2-ways for bike-to-bike. Works very well.
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Spanky
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The audio system is top notch but the CB has a lot to be desired, it's not very useful at 60 mph and the range is very short. Too expensive for the CB being poor. I have it matched correctly and it just doesn't perform well. I think it's the noisy platform (wind and motor noise).
For the bike to bike/ driver to passenger stuff get a Bluetooth system with J&M headsets.
BajaRon
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The CB Band width is very sensitive to antenna size, design, location and ground plane (what it is mounted to). It also has to be tuned for Standing Wave Ratio, which is just a fancy term for signal efficiency.
Like running a 100 hp into a bicycle drive tire. You aren't going to get anywhere.
Some people rave about the J&B CB, others hate it. It's usually not the radio, it's usuall the install.
The frequency range used in Blue Tooth systems is much less temperental and will give a more uniform performance (same systems being compared)
flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
I'm...like soooo confussed....what to buy...I want a CB, bike-to-bike... iPod connection...GPS...radio would be a plus...weather band ??????
I travel with my husband, he rides a harley and now I'm on a Spyder. we need communication when we travel in big towns or something happens and the leader driver doesn't see.
This Blue tooth...I wish someone would explain the differences between Blue Tooth and the... for a better way of wording...the old fashion stuff that has been used for years.
HELP!!!
I travel with my husband, he rides a harley and now I'm on a Spyder. we need communication when we travel in big towns or something happens and the leader driver doesn't see.
This Blue tooth...I wish someone would explain the differences between Blue Tooth and the... for a better way of wording...the old fashion stuff that has been used for years.
HELP!!!
Spanky
New member
Everything you say is true. I've been an RF engineer for 30+ years. That said, after I matched my systems and getting poor results I had a 3rd party check it and they said it was matched about as good as you can get without changing anything. So I went with a Firestick NGP antenna because of the poor ground plane any motorcycle will have. It has been preloaded at the base to help overcome the lack of ground plane. There was an overall improvement but still not the desired results.
I could go with a longer base loaded antenna but at that point it will just start getting in the way and increase the risk of getting accidently broken.
Again J&M products are great but with the CB and the Spyder combo doesn't really cut it. I can see it working well on a Gold Wing but not a GS.
BajaRon
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Good point. As there is more plastic and less steel the CB is less and less effective.
I was going to give the Collett radios a try. They are great, made in Canada for snowmobiles but work just as well with M/C's. They run at 900 mhz and claim a 2 mile range. Full duplexing with unlimited partners too.
bjt
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+1 We've had two different J&M systems (one CB and one IntegratR) for our Spyders and the IntegratR with an FRS radio had comparable range, which wasn't very good. We decided that we really didn't talk with each other all that much while riding and sold them both. The headsets were extremely nice.
fastfraser
Blazing Member
Got the JM set up and intercom and Ipod hook up are great! The CB sucks big time as do the cords ! I have replace 1 helmet cord and 2 lower cords in 14 months at 30 bucks a pop . Sure it's under warranty but ship it back on your own dime and wait for them to determine it is bad and ship you another one takes way to long . My Scala Rider does the same thing at a fraction of the cost but you have to remember to recharge it !
I run with the Red Knights and they use CBs ,my range at best was maybe 200 feet the others on Wings and Harleys was at least a quarter mile !
I run with the Red Knights and they use CBs ,my range at best was maybe 200 feet the others on Wings and Harleys was at least a quarter mile !
bjt
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BajaRon
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Your Scala Riders get you only 200 feet? Which version do you have?
bjt
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