How many radios currently have built in Bluetooth? The GoTenna Mesh that I just bought does. Also, the Motorola Talkabout T800 radios, do, too. I also see that Uniden MHS335BT marine radio does, too.
It will be interesting to see if this is another feature that will be added to additional newly designed radios in the future or if this is just a gimmick. With the ability to use a smartphone connected to a radio via Bluetooth to control the radio, send text messages and update radio firmware, I think t here is some value to adding Bluetooth.
I have been slow to adopt Bluetooth. I have had smartphones with it for a number of years now, like many people here. I have a fellow ham operator friend that uses Bluetooth a lot. Unfortunately, the audio quality of his conversations has often left a lot to be desired. That is at least part of the reason that I have been slow to adopt it.
Despite that, after a recent flight, I vowed to get a noise cancelling Bluetooth headset for my future flights and while on the treadmill at my local fitness club. I bought an Anker at under $100 from a local Wal Mart. To it's credit, the noise cancelling feature seems to work well.
Is anybody here using a Bluetooth remote speaker microphone (RSM) on amateur, public safety or other radio services? If so, how well does it work for you?
It will be interesting to see if this is another feature that will be added to additional newly designed radios in the future or if this is just a gimmick. With the ability to use a smartphone connected to a radio via Bluetooth to control the radio, send text messages and update radio firmware, I think t here is some value to adding Bluetooth.
I have been slow to adopt Bluetooth. I have had smartphones with it for a number of years now, like many people here. I have a fellow ham operator friend that uses Bluetooth a lot. Unfortunately, the audio quality of his conversations has often left a lot to be desired. That is at least part of the reason that I have been slow to adopt it.
Despite that, after a recent flight, I vowed to get a noise cancelling Bluetooth headset for my future flights and while on the treadmill at my local fitness club. I bought an Anker at under $100 from a local Wal Mart. To it's credit, the noise cancelling feature seems to work well.
Is anybody here using a Bluetooth remote speaker microphone (RSM) on amateur, public safety or other radio services? If so, how well does it work for you?
