BTECH GMRS-PRO 5W GPS, Bluetooth, App Programmable GMRS Mobile Radio ‣

Folks, this is a lot like deciding you wanted a CB on your bike EXCEPT no motorcycle manufacturer offers GMRS. So think of it this way; the total number of possible configurations is endless. The Btech radio was the latest and greatest at the time of testing. Technology being what it is, things will continue to change. CB, on the other hand didn’t change much in the last 70 or so years. There is absolutely no way to check every possible radio, every make of motorcycle, every year and every model, all possible mounts and every wiring scenario and every style, model and brand of headset. The good news is; the Btech is known to be a great radio with all the options you can think of and pairs with all the Bluetooth headsets THAT WE TRIED. Get a radio, pair it to your bluetooth headset and you are in business. If you have some other brand headset or save $6 on a different brand of radio, you have just embarked on your own specific journey and we would love to hear if you find something new that works. The same applies to mounts. What works on one motorcycle may not work on the next. Motorcycles are different, handles bars are different, what you already have mounted or where you are going to put it or the PTT are endless. What ever you choose, reinforce it with an extra tie wrap. (just in case) and add some small velcro patches to the clip mounting area. (in case of a big pot hole). I’ve been using these for well over a year on a couple of different motorcycles. No issues. The PTT signal is weak but will usually pass your body. Antennas; the stock rubberduck is probably all you’ll ever need. An extended or even and external antenna are upgrades but may cause mounting or coax issues. Whatever floats your boat. A cell phone holder MAY work for you. Just make sure the fingers on it are long enough for the much thicker radio. Also make sure nothing is holding down any of the radio buttons. An extra battery is fine and they change very quickly. You can also run power from a handy cigarette lighter by putting in an adapter that has a USB port or two. These will reduce your 12V down to what the radio needs. This isn’t necessary but doing it this way will leave you with a radio that is always charged to 100%. Just remember to take it off when you park so it won’t “walk away”. Every motorcycle is different, but the radio/headset gets you in the game. Even without no motorcycle at all! When you start messing with something that works by adding pairing to the motorcycle, GPS, cell phone, another headset, iPod, Sirrius XM, intercom … Well, you can see there is no way to predict what you’ll run into and which one will have priority. Play with your particular setup well in advance of the Run so you’ll know the answers.

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We have negotiated a group discount rate with Baofeng. Purchase both a GMRS-PRO and a BS-PTT and use coupon code “RFTW” at checkout and you will receive 17% off your purchase.

I have a Motor Officer style Half Shell helmet. Does anyone have any suggestions for a headset to use with the GMRS Radio. Riding a ‘09 Road King, no factory radio/communication. Been running a J&M handlebar mount CB system for years. Thanks!!