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Headset radio range question.

Are you referring to sets like the Scala G4?

If so, myself and several friends have been using them for a few years now... I forget the actual number, I think it was in the 1.5KM range though. Various conditions will affect this however, including whether riders all have the pop-up antenna up or not, and position throughout the group etc.

You can use them in VOX mode which will open/close channels between riders automatically as they speak, and you can pair up to 4 riders together (actually I've had 5+ in some cases, but that's not officially supported and is very glitchy.) My understanding is the new G9 units support up to 8, with limitations. Even when you have 4 people all riding together who are paired up, it is possible to open a channel directly with one rider out of the group, or all riders, etc.

A side note: While useful when they work well, the Scala units are pretty horribly buggy at times. The most frequent complaint I hear about them is that one, or even both sides of the headset will randomly die for no apparent reason. This has happened to me in the past, and I just recently picked up a brand-new G9/G4 headset unit which had a dead left side earphone right out of the box. So if you do get a Scala, despite the fact they're probably the most popular/common units in use, be prepared to deal with problems from time to time.
 
MPS said:
just sent both my G9s for warranty
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Out of curiosity, what was wrong with yours, and how long did you have them before problems occurred?

I picked up my G9 headset (just the headphone+mic part) at GP last week, not sure if I can just exchange it there or if I'll need to send back to Cardo... was the last unit they had at the time anyway, so I'll have to call to find out when I've got a day off to get out there.
 
got mine last august from GP
i guess they always had this problem
since i only started using them last week
problems with voice command every time i would try and use it my headset would just reboot its self
other one would just randomly reboot its self
GP is taking care of the whole thing for me
love the service there always taking care of customers
 
any one know how long the warranty is on a scala ?
i rly hope its more then 1 year
 
The Scala ones seem to have small talk groups of 2-8. Is there an intercom system in use that just uses CB or VHF channels like marine comms?

I know you need a license for marine communications, but they have a general talk channel, then carry on 1-1 conversations on one of 16 open channels. If there were an open 1mile chat channel, that would be nice to use.
 
MPS said:
problems with voice command every time i would try and use it my headset would just reboot its self
other one would just randomly reboot its self
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I've only ever used the voice command once or twice on mine, so can't say if that's an issue on my own units. However, a few of us have had problems with the units "crashing" and/or rebooting. It's usually when there are 3+ riders connected/talking, but I've had it happen just riding with my GF. We have times where clicking buttons to open channels or adjust volume etc just produce a quiet "click" sound but don't actually do anything until power-cycling the units, really annoying. Glad to hear GP is taking care of you.


GentlemanRacer said:
... general talk channel, then carry on 1-1 conversations on one of 16 open channels. If there were an open 1mile chat channel, that would be nice to use.
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I would freaking love that too. Would definitely make things easier on larger group rides. Of course, it'd mean X number of riders having to get the same unit and dumping their Scala, Sena etc... but we definitely need some better options than what's on the market right now.
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