PTT button's LED will be green when charged.
Charge the X2SP and wireless PTT button completely. You will just need to repeat the pairing process with the X2SP device and new your wireless PTT button.ġ. You will just need to repeat the pairing process with the X2SP device and your wireless PTT button. Can I use my previous wireless PTT button? Once your PTT button pairs to your unit, it will not seek out another unit.
Will my wireless PTT button connect to another X2SP in my group? What makes these units different from other units available by other Distributors?Īll depends on what brand and each feature you will be needing or using for your riding.
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Both will also pair to your smartphone for calls, music, & GPS.īit-3 Series (2-Rider) Bluetooth Communicators will pair with most other Bluetooth helmet communicators on the market in Universal Pairing Mode.įor most of these types of riding, we recommend the X2 Slim-p due to the multiple functions it offers, the large jog dial (perfect for gloves), PTT button (so you only hear talking, not breathing), the FRS/GMRS communicator's radio range, and compatibility with FRS/GMRS walkie talkies already on the market. It has Bluetooth capabilities to pair with your smartphone for calls, music, & GPS.īit 3 & Bit 2 Series are Bluetooth Communicators that are ideal for Solo riders (Bit-2) or up to two people (Bit-3) depending on which unit you choose. It does not require pairing or a phone to be used to communicate to other X2 Slim-p, X2 Slim, or X1 devices. X2 Slim- p is a long-distance (Up to 5mi) helmet communicator that uses FRS/GMRS radio frequencies. What is the difference between each unit? All of our devices can be charged when using. VOX for X2 Slim-p can control the PTT button operation in Communications Mode.Īre all the units usable during charging? Both the Bit Series and X2 Slim-p have a VOX (Voice Operated Exchange) feature. The original helmet communicator was created by ChatterBox back in the 1970s.įor more information, please read our About Page. I agree with Chatterbox’s admonition to avoid placing calls while riding pull over to a safe place and stop, then enjoy the convenience of calling someone without taking your helmet off.ChatterBox sells helmet communicators and accessories. Pairing the XBi2 to my iPhone and receiving/placing calls was simple, though sound quality was poor. Placing or receiving a phone call overrides both audio and intercom. If you pair your XBi2 with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, GPS or audio player, the intercom button lets you switch between the audio and intercom modes. This is especially helpful in emergency situations when you want to get someone’s attention immediately without fiddling with buttons.
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With the XBi2 units turned on, pressing the intercom button connects them with an audible beep allowing full duplex communication like an open phone line. Pairing the A2DP Bluetooth-equipped units eluded me after being flummoxed by the written instructions and Chatterbox’s instructional video on YouTube, a friendly customer service rep walked me through it over the phone. On a Shoei RF-1100, we used the provided adhesive hook-and-loop tabs to secure the speakers in each ear hole our HJC RPS-10 has handy speaker pockets, which makes removal easy, too. Full-face and open-face kits are available for the same price we prefer the open-face kit even with full-face helmets since the boom mic doesn’t have to be affixed to the chinbar and can be more easily repositioned. Installation was a breeze-the bracket is easy to insert and secure to the helmet, the boom mic fits right inside the chinbar, and the wires are easy to tuck between the helmet’s shell and padding. We tested two XBi2 units during the sport-touring comparison ride in this issue. The company’s more powerful XBi2 allows up to three units to be connected for bike-to-bike communication. Last year I tested the Chatterbox! XBi Bluetooth rider-to-passenger communicators ( Rider, February 2009), and my girlfriend Carrie and I have enjoyed using them ever since. Warning other riders of debris in the road only works if they are right behind you trying to negotiate when and where to stop raises my blood pressure. When I’m riding with a passenger or friends, communicating via hand signals is frustrating. I compose Pulitzer-winning stories on such rides, but something always gets lost in translation when I finally put words on paper. No iPod, rarely a GPS, just the voice in my head. Riding time is “me” time, with the plush interior of my helmet providing sanctuary from email, phone calls and deadlines.
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