Communications radio for deuce?

[Hoxman]

Another question.....

As you know, when riding in the Deuce, you have to scream to speak to each other...

Is there some standard communications radio, like in airplanes and helicopters that the Deuce is set up to use??

If so, where can I get one installed and how much are they running?

(It's not like I don't enjoy the quiet time with the Mrs. to be, but when you do want to talk, it's not easy!!)

Thanks!!

 

[Stan]

The military version is a VIC 1. Do a search here or goggle it for details.

 

[emmado22]

VIC 1, while the technically correct item to use, there are alot better civy unit out there that have alot less moving parts to go wrong.

 

[Hoxman]

Any info on what civy units are best for this application?

 

[ARYankee]

Check this thread out: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/80523-new-12-v-mod-my-deuce-other-stuff.html

Your answers will be in it

 

[deuceaid]

Any info on what civy units are best for this application?

You can go with aircraft units, most of them work on 12 or 24 volts, and are good in noisy environment. But they are expensive. You can go portable or panel mount, and they are aready set up to hook up to some form of music and comunication radio.

Intercoms from Aircraft Spruce

 

[59apache]

what's about rally intercoms?
http://peltorcomms.3m.com/Americas/Product.asp?PageNumber=998&ProductCategory_Id=28&Product_Id=294

Terratrip Terraphone Headsets and Intercoms

 

[steelandcanvas]

A used VIC-1 system runs about $300 with 2 headsets. Emmado is correct, lots of moving parts, cables, connectors, etc. More to go wrong. Qual-Comm is a good civi aviation brand, don't know the price though.

 

[Hoxman]

Nice mods!! Any suggestions for mounting the intercom and headsets in a soft top??

 

[steelandcanvas]

I would secure a piece of plywood to the back of the cab tub and mount your intercom pieces there. Lots of rooom to add 24 to 12 converter, stereo, etc. Headsets could hang from a piece of stiff wire looped around the soft top frame. These are some of the projects I want to do when funds permit.

 

[deuceaid]

One other thing I forgot to add, what ever you do, make sure the head sets and intercom are compatible. I am not talking about a the plugs themselves, but the ohm rating of the speakers in the head sets, You cant just throw any headset onto any intercom. This pertains mostly to civilian stuff, if You get a total Vic 1 system, most everything should work fine, but You cant always put normal (like a stereo) headphones into an air intercom etc.

 

[AN/ARC186]

Hox,
You can get an aviation intercom on *-bay pretty cheap, I scored one for $50.00. and it has an input for music or phone.