Comments on: Autocom still in business http://www.gl1800.org.uk/dealer-services/autocom-still-in-business/ an on-line magazine for the UK GoldWing Community Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:43:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stuart http://www.gl1800.org.uk/dealer-services/autocom-still-in-business/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Stuart Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:33:59 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2947#comment-815 Thanks for that Barry. The GoldWing Gadgets CB Kit (which is no longer made) and Stuart Hall's interface (still available) are both designed to connect directly to the GoldWing's Honda intercom system, so it's not surprising that they don't work with a full Autocom intercom system. As I mentioned, a full Autocom system only "listens" to the Wing's own audio system so while it would hear whatever the CB radio picked up, the rider wouldn't be able to transmit. But the aftermarket CBs you describe should work if there are only Autocom headsets (and adapters) fitted to the bike because the Honda intercom is still doing its stuff, so they can connect to it for both reception and transmission. And I know one rider of a UK Spec Wing who has successfully installed a car-type CB with a full Autocom system, by interposing a very simple electronic interface - which "tells" the CB radio that the transmit switch has been pressed. He gets excellent reception and transmits reliably over considerable ranges, so it can be done. However fitting CB radios to UK Spec GoldWings, with or without an Autocom system, is not for the feint-hearted. Thanks for that Barry. The GoldWing Gadgets CB Kit (which is no longer made) and Stuart Hall’s interface (still available) are both designed to connect directly to the GoldWing’s Honda intercom system, so it’s not surprising that they don’t work with a full Autocom intercom system. As I mentioned, a full Autocom system only “listens” to the Wing’s own audio system so while it would hear whatever the CB radio picked up, the rider wouldn’t be able to transmit.

But the aftermarket CBs you describe should work if there are only Autocom headsets (and adapters) fitted to the bike because the Honda intercom is still doing its stuff, so they can connect to it for both reception and transmission.

And I know one rider of a UK Spec Wing who has successfully installed a car-type CB with a full Autocom system, by interposing a very simple electronic interface – which “tells” the CB radio that the transmit switch has been pressed. He gets excellent reception and transmits reliably over considerable ranges, so it can be done.

However fitting CB radios to UK Spec GoldWings, with or without an Autocom system, is not for the feint-hearted.

]]> By: barry http://www.gl1800.org.uk/dealer-services/autocom-still-in-business/comment-page-1/#comment-814 barry Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:09:21 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2947#comment-814 Hi Stuart, Regarding Autocom and CB Radios, US spec GL1800s with a Honda CB are fine with Autocom. However, the after market cb's we tend to fit to UK spec Wings here, including the Goldwing Gadget Kit, are not always compatible with Autocom systems. They generally just don't seem to mate up for some reason. Paul at Autocom will confirm they don't recommend Autocom systems and after market CB systems. Barry Hi Stuart,

Regarding Autocom and CB Radios, US spec GL1800s with a Honda CB are fine with Autocom.

However, the after market cb’s we tend to fit to UK spec Wings here, including the Goldwing Gadget Kit, are not always compatible with Autocom systems. They generally just don’t seem to mate up for some reason. Paul at Autocom will confirm they don’t recommend Autocom systems and after market CB systems.

Barry

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