Communication system

Cobalt · 19 July 2012, 18:42

I needed a system that would let my leader in the rear seat "guide me" as I helmed our RIB. I followed various threads on RIBnet and tried various systems. Eventually, I tracked down a system called deck band - a Bluetooth system with four earpieces and microphones that could each talk to each other as well as the central console. You could also hear the radio. Unfortunately, I had a crush fracture of my thoracic spine that meant the end of my Ribbing days, before I had chance to try this out.

Its now for sale on ebay but I thought other RIB users might be interested, as RIBnet is where I became interested in this. Any questions please let me know.

jambo · 19 July 2012, 19:11

PM sent

Hightower · 19 July 2012, 21:54

A link to the auction on ebay?

willk · 19 July 2012, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Hightower

A link to the auction on ebay?

RIBnet, the Full Service RIB Forum. Linky

Pikey Dave · 19 July 2012, 22:06

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Originally Posted by willk

RIBnet, the Full Service RIB Forum. Linky

Willk, what system do you & Dan have in your Geckos? I noticed them t'other week

willk · 19 July 2012, 22:11

I dunno, TBH. They're dd's - I think he pulled something fairly cheap off Ebay. They work VERY well - no wind noise and he has them hooked into the VHF (still couldn't hear Tony though

).
He's got them set up in an Otter box, the proofing isn't designed for RIBs. Still, they're on their third season maybe? They went to Islay in 2010 on my old boat.

You should PM him.

Pikey Dave · 19 July 2012, 22:20

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Originally Posted by willk

I dunno, TBH. They're dd's - I think he pulled something fairly cheap off Ebay. They work VERY well - no wind noise and he has them hooked into the VHF (still couldn't hear Tony though

).
He's got them set up in an Otter box, the proofing isn't designed for RIBs. Still, they're on their third season maybe? They went to Islay in 2010 on my old boat.

You should PM him.

I'll drop him a line. Just sent my VHF to Raymarine for a looking at

jambo · 19 July 2012, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I'll drop him a line. Just sent my VHF to Raymarine for a looking at

Hi Dave, BruceB has a setup in his Geckos you should PM him. I think theres a link on here but can't remember.

jambo · 19 July 2012, 22:38

Dave found it http://www.rib.net/forum/f37/gecko-c...ghlight=BruceB

Pikey Dave · 19 July 2012, 23:08

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Originally Posted by jambo

Dave found it http://www.rib.net/forum/f37/gecko-c...ghlight=BruceB

Cheers, just had a read through the thread. Just musing over a couple of Geckos, can't convince meself or SWMBO. I might need another couple of long crossings to talk us into it. It's only taken me 20years to get her into a drysuit.
I'm sure there's some pi55 to be taken there somewhere

jambo · 20 July 2012, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Cheers, just had a read through the thread. Just musing over a couple of Geckos, can't convince meself or SWMBO. I might need another couple of long crossings to talk us into it. It's only taken me 20years to get her into a drysuit.
I'm sure there's some pi55 to be taken there somewhere

Yea me too I don't think I would use them enough to warrant the expense. I am sure the usual suspects will be along to take the pi55 out of you re the wetsuit!

Sent from my iPhone using Rib.net

willk · 20 July 2012, 08:55

If I was buying a Gecko for Mrs willk, I think I'd pass on the Comms feature.

Seriously though, you hear every word, cough, heavy landing grunt and sniffle over those things. It's worse than listening to Tennis. Maybe fit a mute switch on your set

Mike B · 20 July 2012, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Just musing over a couple of Geckos,

With the bluetooth units that you can see on my Geckos on the other thread. I made up a couple of single ear headsets so they can be used without the Geckos. Useful in the summer.

Mike

Silverfox · 20 July 2012, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Cobalt

I needed a system that would let my leader in the rear seat "guide me" as I helmed our RIB. I followed various threads on RIBnet and tried various systems. Eventually, I tracked down a system called deck band - a Bluetooth system with four earpieces and microphones that could each talk to each other as well as the central console. You could also hear the radio. Unfortunately, I had a crush fracture of my thoracic spine that meant the end of my Ribbing days, before I had chance to try this out.

Its now for sale on ebay but I thought other RIB users might be interested, as RIBnet is where I became interested in this. Any questions please let me know.

That looks great

Sorry to hear of your accident which means you are off ribbing