kd6ovv Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 How does BMW communication system compare to Autocom Pro-M1? Looking for some advise. Best, James Link to comment
john1150rtp Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 If you are talking about the Comm System on the K1200LT it is a well intergrated unit that works flawlessly. I know of no unit on the RT at this time, except for aftermarket. that would be Autocomm or J and M, who BTW manufacture the Comm system for the K12LT. Rumor has it that they (J and M) are working on a unit (fully intergrated) for the RT. The Auto Comm is an excellent unit. the BMW Com System is just more fully intergrated than the Autocomm as it is built into the bike. they pretty much perform thesame functions, intercom, CB or FRS and cell phone interface. Link to comment
steveknapp Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Airrider also makes a system that many people like. But I also don't know of an offical BMW setup for the RT. Link to comment
Paulo Oliveira Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 I have friends with the BMW comm, in K1200LT and every one say, only work for listen music. Is not a good choice. You can meet my city in meritum rally FIM web site www.meritum2003.com From Porto, Portugal Paulo Oliveira Link to comment
kd6ovv Posted February 17, 2003 Author Share Posted February 17, 2003 Yes, I'm talking about K1200LT. Does BMW system works well on bike to bike, rider to passenger & alternate audio input such as satelite radio? Thanks, James Link to comment
john1150rtp Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 I have a 2002 K1200LT with the Comm System. First hand, it is great. I can take and make cell phone calls while riding. The music mutes automaticly when the phone receives a call, its really cool. It came with the CB and I just added the Kenwood Freetalk FRS radio. I've used the Kenwood once and it is better bike to bike than the CB. Most of us in the North East group of LT riders are going to FRS. Also the comm system allows you to route the music from the radio or CD to either your headsets or the bikes speakers. Mine are usually routed to the headset and the audio quailty is fantastic. I read the earlier post that said some have had problems. There were problems with the BC-1 and BC-2 systems in the earlier LT's. The 2001 and 2002 model year bikes with the BC-3 (BMWNA now calls it the Comm System) are completely different. They are made by J&M exclusively for BMWNA for the LT. Link to comment
johnt650 Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I didn't want to start a new thread for this but I am curious if anyone has used a simple pair of FRS radios for driver/passenger communication. I have seen some pretty reasonable Motorolas that look like they should work with headsets. Thanks Link to comment
john1150rtp Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 You can purchase a headset from J and M for your helmet. They will sell appropriate cord to hookup a FRS or GMRS radio. Plug it in and clip radio to your belt or tankbag and your in business. PS...You will have to use a PTT as it is a FCC requirement. Link to comment
johnt650 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 John T., Thanks for the info, looks like a good "poor man's" rig. Link to comment
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