January 27, 2020
Gokul Nair
6 minutes
Although this article is about motorcycle intercoms, this technology actually has a long, interesting history. Contrary to what a lot of people think, intercom technology didn’t start with telephones. They started with speaking tubes. With a design very similar to the “two cans joined by a string” trope you see in children’s cartoons, speaking tubes were commonplace in commercial spaces. A lot of office buildings had them installed by engineers by the late 1800s. You could connect up to 25 different offices with the most advanced of these. Speaking tubes were followed by telephones to answer phone calls as intercom technology…
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October 1, 2019
Owen Hunt
8 minutes
Have you ever been riding with a passenger on your motorcycle and had to turn your head and shout to tell them something? How many times have you gotten lost in an unfamiliar city because you couldn’t watch your GPS and drive? What if we told you there’s a way to solve all those problems and more? Installing a motorcycle intercom system can make your rides a lot more pleasant and safer. From things as little as being able to listen to your favorite music while you ride to things as big as being able to warn fellow riders about…
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September 28, 2019
Gokul Nair
10 minutes
We admit: the 300$ you need to spend on a quality intercom is no small figure. Even if you aren’t broke. This is why you need to do a lot of research before you’re sure that you’re getting your money’s worth. But you’re here because you saw Freecom 4+ and Sena 20s EVO in the title, so congrats: you’ve started down the right path. Why? Within the industry, Cardo and Sena are considered to be the Apple and Samsung of motorcycle Bluetooth communication systems– and for good reason. Tech giants like these make riding for the modern motorcyclist so convenient…
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June 16, 2019
Owen Hunt
9 minutes
From those not in the know, one of life’s biggest mysteries (perhaps a slight exaggeration) is how bikers communicate. Of course, we know that the secret is all down to clever Bluetooth communication systems. However, with the improvements in technology over the years, there are now more options than ever before. How are you supposed to know which is best for your needs? Today, we want to compare two of the most well-known brands and two of their best products; the Cardo Packtalk Bold vs Sena 30K. What does each offer? What are the pros and cons of each? Let’s…
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