Communication Device Specifications Summary

Working Distance

Bluetooth Intercom

• Range: Up to 2 km (1.2 miles) in open terrain

Mesh Intercom™

• Range: Up to 2 km (1.2 miles) in open terrain
• Extended Range: Up to 8 km (5 miles) with a minimum of 6 riders

Rider Capacity

Bluetooth Intercom

• Maximum Riders: 4

Mesh Intercom™

• Open Mesh Intercom: Virtually limitless number of riders
• Group Mesh Intercom: Up to 24 riders

Channels

• Open Mesh Intercom: 9 channels available

Key Points

1. Range

• Both Bluetooth and Mesh Intercom systems provide a basic range of up to 2 km in open terrain.
• Mesh Intercom can extend up to 8 km if there are at least 6 riders, providing a significant increase in range compared to Bluetooth.

2. Rider Capacity

• Bluetooth Intercom supports smaller groups (up to 4 riders).
• Mesh Intercom supports larger groups, with Open Mesh allowing unlimited riders and Group Mesh supporting up to 24 riders.

3. Channels

• Open Mesh Intercom offers 9 channels, giving riders flexible communication options.

Practical Implications

• Small Group Rides: For up to 4 riders, Bluetooth Intercom is simple and effective.
• Large Group Rides: For bigger groups, Mesh Intercom is ideal. Open Mesh works best for very large or shifting groups, while Group Mesh suits organized groups up to 24 riders.
• Long-Distance Rides: Mesh Intercom’s extended range (up to 8 km) is particularly useful for large-group communication over greater distances.