Helmet to Helmet Communications for Motorcycles

Riding with a friend is great and even better if you can easily communicate.

A helmet can protect your face from bugs and other unpleasant things during an uneventful ride and from severe damage during a crash. Unfortunately, when a helmet protects you, it makes it impractical to shout to your fellow riders. Thankfully, technology comes to the rescue.

Ease of Use

Cell phone technology offers an alternative communication tool to radio. Helmets can be equipped for wireless, hands-free communication with riders a few feet away or miles ahead of you.

Effectiveness

Whether you chose a system radio or phone system, consider where and how you will be using it. It may be great to ride through miles of undeveloped land, but don't expect cell service.

Safety

Ultimately, the purpose of a motorcycle helmet is safety. A properly equipped helmet will let you hear output from the speakers as well as the noise from your surroundings. It may seem like a quick and inexpensive fix to use an earphone under your helmet, but it could prevent you from hearing oncoming danger.

References

• "Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA)" newswire; Easy, Rider; Put Safety First; July 16, 2008
• "PR Newswire"; STMicroelectronics Chipset Chosen by LensLogica for World's First Bluetooth-based Motorcycle Helmet Communication Solution; June 18, 2003
• "Communications News" magazine; Patrolman Finds Helmet Kit Offers Clear Two-Way Transmission; August 1985