Walke-talkie or two-way radio recommendations?
02-07-16, 06:42 PM
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Walke-talkie or two-way radio recommendations?
We have a Weehoo recumbent trail-a-bike. I love riding with my 4-year-old, but I can't understand him when he talks to me unless he shouts.
He would loooooooove a walkie-talkie.
Any recommendations for a two-way radio setup that (A) is rechargeable and (B) allows a hands-free mode so I can keep biking while I have a conversation with the little one? Preferably affordable?
Or is there some other solution I'm not thinking of? I'm not stuck on the walkie-talkies if something else would work.
Thanks!
He would loooooooove a walkie-talkie.
Any recommendations for a two-way radio setup that (A) is rechargeable and (B) allows a hands-free mode so I can keep biking while I have a conversation with the little one? Preferably affordable?
Or is there some other solution I'm not thinking of? I'm not stuck on the walkie-talkies if something else would work.
Thanks!
02-07-16, 07:04 PM
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You mean you haven't bought your kid his own cell phone + bluetooth yet?
Here are a couple of threads you might find interesting.
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...om-system.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...ct-review.html
They're kind of old, but might get you pointed in the right direction. I think there was a comment a few days ago about an intercom system, but I can't remember the thread.
Ahh, maybe this was it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post17463471
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Here are a couple of threads you might find interesting.
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...om-system.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...ct-review.html
They're kind of old, but might get you pointed in the right direction. I think there was a comment a few days ago about an intercom system, but I can't remember the thread.
Ahh, maybe this was it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post17463471
Post 10.
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We have a Weehoo recumbent trail-a-bike. I love riding with my 4-year-old, but I can't understand him when he talks to me unless he shouts.
He would loooooooove a walkie-talkie.
Any recommendations for a two-way radio setup that (A) is rechargeable and (B) allows a hands-free mode so I can keep biking while I have a conversation with the little one? Preferably affordable?
Or is there some other solution I'm not thinking of? I'm not stuck on the walkie-talkies if something else would work.
Thanks!
He would loooooooove a walkie-talkie.
Any recommendations for a two-way radio setup that (A) is rechargeable and (B) allows a hands-free mode so I can keep biking while I have a conversation with the little one? Preferably affordable?
Or is there some other solution I'm not thinking of? I'm not stuck on the walkie-talkies if something else would work.
Thanks!
03-25-16, 02:30 PM
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They are essentially riding a tandem bicycle. Motorcycles have 12v alternators, and motorcycle intercom systems usually expect that power to be available. Tandem bicycle intercom systems of which there are several are powered by standard batteries.
04-05-16, 07:45 AM
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Location: Canada eh?
Have you looked at FRS (Family Radio Service) radios? They are small and inexpensive. They might suit your needs.
Amazon.com: Oureal Walkie Talkies for Kids Long Distance Two-Way Radio 2 Packs: Toys & Games
Amazon.com: Oureal Walkie Talkies for Kids Long Distance Two-Way Radio 2 Packs: Toys & Games
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Have you looked at FRS (Family Radio Service) radios? They are small and inexpensive. They might suit your needs.
Amazon.com: Oureal Walkie Talkies for Kids Long Distance Two-Way Radio 2 Packs: Toys & Games
Amazon.com: Oureal Walkie Talkies for Kids Long Distance Two-Way Radio 2 Packs: Toys & Games
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Terrano-x, previously Cardo BK-1. Works great. I have 4 paired so I can communicate with my 2 stokers on our triplet tandem and my wife on her separate bike. Voice activated, noise cancellation, rechargeable. Can even pair with you cell phone for music and phone calls. Terrano
