After checking and using most brands of communication devices, I chose the X-1 slim years ago. Chatterbox has newer models out but this style matches my other 7 X-1 Slims for spares. They are ONE WAY, but can go up to 5 miles as crow flies.
I set for 2 plus miles range and they do just fine talking to my kids or riders across valleys, or looking for one of their friends that made a wrong turn. Chatterbox works just like old walkie talkies , one keys in, wait and another keys in. Small learning curve for all riders on your ride. I have had 7 riders on the same channel. In a short time they get the technique down on how to use and the ride goes great.
you know when someone crashes, stalls, tell them which trailer before getting to cross road and having to stop and wait!!!
I use my X-1 Slims for solo rides, friends, and family Dirt bike riding and on my street bike.
I get my e-,mails, phone calls, FM radio, and messages when in range of course. I also use the blue tooth for play back off my I-phone. I use VOX trigger (hands free) for rider to rider communications. just say check , then talk briefly. There is a talk timer so your kids cannot hog the mic time.
I have 4 kids, and wish I had these when they were small.
Reminder 1 way comm. But you'll gain as the crow flies distance.
I also put the X-1 Slim on new riders to make teaching and coaching so much easier.
Chatterbox X1 Slim Bluetooth Communicator Combo
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Write Your ReviewI love my chatterbox best investment ever made only had trouble once but the customer service was great, the tab broke off one of the connection ports got water in it, they replaced it customer service was quick and excellent. That was back in 2014, still works geat Time to buy more. Due to the many scuffs and wear it has.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone! My fairly new Chatterbox took on water when my riding buddies and I rode to Yakima WA and got caught in the rain. I called Chatterbox but their customer service was very poor. I haven't encountered customer service as poor as Chatterbox's. Imagine, customer service asked me, "How hard was the rain?" That's about as dumb as it can get! This unit is generally mounted on the helmet, but not in pockets!!! I will never patronize their products anymore. I've already informed other riders. Don't waste your money. BE WARNED!
I like that they are smaller but not very easy to operate with everything so close together.
X1 SLIM combo includes two each of the following:
X1 SLIM module, multi-function Hi-fidelity noise suppression headset, Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (factory pre-installed), helmet mounting bracket and hardware, wired handlebar mount push to talk button, and USB style wall charger.