We have a RR RDM UHF/VHF mobile radio paired with the RR 696 intercom in our PXP. I like it because it just works without a lot of effort. No batteries to be charged etc. we do have a handheld radio that we can see from time to time. We simply plug in our helmets or headsets depending upon the weather and away we go. There are many other solutions and I'm sure you will get many suggestions.

Whatever solution you choose I recommend that it be hardwired.

 

I have Rugged Radio prices that are better than the Sandsport show price. Figure out what you want and check pricing with me at Pro UTV Parts. PM works best.

 

Here's one for ya then. I have used the Walker headsets with the GMRS radio attachment, and they work well at the range for short range communication. Now what I'm looking for is a wireless headset that is NC, 2 way comms, can be GMRS, but it needs to have the ability to bluetooth to my phone for audio. The ONLY one I found is a 3M version at over $1000.00, which might be fine for a gubbermint contractor, but out of my price range..

Thoughts ?

 

I've got "Rugged Radio Radio Kit - G1 ADVENTURE SERIES Waterproof GMRS Mobile Radio with Antenna RK-G1" on it's way from ProuUTVparts. No intercom yet, but I was going to fiddle around with the Bluetooth interface on the radio & see if I could sort anything out on the cheaper side there. I still haven't seen anything that really convinces me that it will be a better or equal solution to a Rugged Radio setup. Only downside to the RR setup I can see is corded headsets & cost. Will see how that changes after I get things installed.

 

You may look at Cardo PAC talk. Down fall is that if you want something more than a mile you’re out of luck with Cardo for that all the distance you can get they say.
I’m going to get them for us. It will suit our needs fine. A little expensive but I think worth it.

 

if you want something more than a mile you’re out of luck with Cardo for that all the distance you can get they say.

It's bluetooth, you're only going to get a couple hundred feet under ideal conditions.

 

I went with TYT 7800 on my machine. It is dual transceiver and I mounted the main body under the dash and the face up on the roll bar. This makes it easy to install, easy to read and adjusts along with being pretty well protected.

I get why sticking with on frequency range makes sense now, however it is nice having both. We mostly ride with people on VHF, but being able to hit all bands is nice. I have VHF, UHF, GRMS, FRS, and MARS/CAP pre-programed. Having the dual transceiver has come in handy a couple of times when riding with groups where some people can only be on one set, I can listen/talk to both. I can also easily hand punch any frequency needed.

Of course being a mobile radio and having a good antenna has made a huge difference over handheld. Mine also has 4 power ranges that are able to be changed on the remote face. It is rare that I run anything besides low, but nice to know I have the power if needed.

I am connected through an older RR intercom.

 

I went with TYT 7800 on my machine. It is dual transceiver and I mounted the main body under the dash and the face up on the roll bar. This makes it easy to install, easy to read and adjusts along with being pretty well protected.

I get why sticking with on frequency range makes sense now, however it is nice having both. We mostly ride with people on VHF, but being able to hit all bands is nice. I have VHF, UHF, GRMS, FRS, and MARS/CAP pre-programed. Having the dual transceiver has come in handy a couple of times when riding with groups where some people can only be on one set, I can listen/talk to both. I can also easily hand punch any frequency needed.

Of course being a mobile radio and having a good antenna has made a huge difference over handheld. Mine also has 4 power ranges that are able to be changed on the remote face. It is rare that I run anything besides low, but nice to know I have the power if needed.

I am connected through an older RR intercom.

Did you add in an intercom port to the HAM radio? I thought about going that route, I've done the MARS/CAP mod on other gear. I just decided to buy rather than mod this go around though.

 

I have another Rugged sale going on if anyone wants radio equipment.

Also have PCI radios.

 

As a Ham, I find it handy to be able to use Ham repeaters when riding alone....which is what we do ~80% of the time.
Also, you may want to compare Rx Sensitivity specifications.
Despite usually having multiple UHF/VHF radios with me, I still bring our In-Reach.

 

Have you looked into PCI Radios? Best in the business if you ask me. Most offroad racers in baja use them.

 

These radio set y’all are talking about above, how do they drown out the noise from the motor and exhaust noise?

 

If they work on mu U4 buggy they'll work for a RZR 🤣

 

They use dual mics with noise cancelation

 

That buggy is loud! I like to use head sets with the radios because I can talk to my passengers. I also like the feel of the headsets and they quiet down all the noise and save my ears from further damage.

 

I've had two PCI radios with intercom and love them. I actually prefer the mono PCI over the stereo unit.

WRT band, is GMRS the frequency band you want? Here in AZ, jeeps tend to use GMRS, and SxS use VHF frequencies.

 

I have had several Rugged Radio intercom and radio setups over the years and just never got the performance out of them that I thought they should have. On my Pro XP I decided to switch from Rugged to PCI and I will never go back to Rugged. The PCI intercom is much clearer and just works flawless in conjunction with the ride command in my Pro XP. The bluetooth always connects and stays connected every time. I have the Kenwood radio and It works better than any of the Rugged versions I had. I can talk to vehicles much further away and it always sounds crystal clear. I kept my rugged headsets and they work great. I also have and use PCI pumper helmets that are prewired with coms.

 

Hey guys. I have discounts available on Rugged and PCI for anyone looking. We also match or beat sale prices.

 

Rugged G1 installed now. Wired into the Pulse bar always on circuit for the moment (which probably means until i forget to turn the radio off & kill the battery, then fix it). Stubby antenna gets me 3 miles at least & clears the garage door. 1' Rugged antenna may go on when I hit the limits of the crappy antenna.

It remains to be seen what I do for intercom & interfacing with the GMRS radio. The radio has Bluetooth & an intercom port, so I have options.