I'm like you, looking for an affordable communication device and thought you may be interested in an email I recived on this matter.  TRy this link  http://www.spoiledbiker.com/gmrsx1,htmlAndrew wrote: I would recommend the 'GMRS X with Blue tooth' As this would allow up to two blue tooth devices to be pared up to it. Head sets for example and would eliminate the cables.This device is designed to attach to the side of your helmet, but I found this to be too big and cumbersome. It works really well when you make a bracket and attach to the handle bar as I have done. The system is Vox operated or Ptt. Both seem to work okay, but I prefer Ptt as less hassle with Vox sensitivity. CheersWarren

HeyI'm looking at purchasing a Parrot sk4000 handsfree kit to mount on my helmet. I am interetsed in finding out if anyone else has used this product or anything similar and what there thoughts are. This unit will accept multiple bluetooth devices including mobile and bluetooth mp3 players which sounds like an economic alternative to the bauer range of products

We are using BlueAnt Interphone which started of fine but on a SI trip after instalation on the helmet and riding from Haast to Westport while 300mm of rain fell in 24 hrs water got into them. They say these things are waterproof but they did fail and where replaced under warranty but the warranty only remainded from the original time of purchase. ( 2-3 months left ) refitting these back on the helmet was not an option. I have made up extension leads and now we have them located in a waterproof lower pocket. We use these as intercom only but they can be pared to other devices but you have to switch between operations. Originally stated as 10 hr battery life, but in intercom mode they usually would run out after about 41/2 - 5 hrs I have just retrofitted an extra battery designed for an I-pod and am heading off tomorrow on a ride so am hoping they will now run for a lot longer. Other than that they are good, voice activated, turn them on, turn up the volume and go.Bauer have been doing this for a long time and if you don't mind being wired to your bike i would say they are probably still the best on the marketregards boGSer

I have my Bauer intercom for sale if interested the reason for selling is i don't need it any more.

is that like a Baehr intercom

The Bauer intercoms are made in China "to the exacting standards" of the Baehr ones.  Kinda like the 650s.

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heywhy dont you try scalarider. I bought it at supercheap auto. It is too good for music as well as for intercom.  it does the business, even in heavy traffic and at high speeds.