Sena SMH10/SR10 setup for GMRS
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:10 pm
Hi guys,
Just so we're all on the same page, I'm curious to compare (SMH10 + SR10) setups... what settings are you using?
This combination has been working well for me using the Icom F4011 transceiver:
In the SMH10, firmware version v4.2 (most-recent at this time):
For the SR10, firmware v1.2 (ditto):
What's in yours ~ ? Riding with Bob over the past year trying various options, we've found that setting the Radio Transmit Gain to 'Low' in the SR10 gives good voice clarity without over-driving the transmitter (hard to comprehend) using a normal speaking voice... for my combination, anyway!
BTW- a "tip" I found on the Sena site, which may/may not now be in the User Manuals: if you don't keep 'something' (music, et cetera) running to keep the channel active, the SR10-to-SMH10 link will timeout and go to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity... you'll notice that you're sometimes missing the first second or so (or first few words) of chit-chat between riders after there's been a lull.
If this happens to you, you can force the SR10->SMH10 link to stay active until you release it- tap your PTT button (to be sure it's "awake"), wait for a few seconds, then double-tap the PTT again to force the link. You can release the link again, if you wanna, by simply double-tapping again. Push-to-Talk functions just like always.
I haven't noticed any increased battery drain or reduced life, and it's generally been a plus to hear entire conversations. FYI~!
Hope this helps! ...can't help with bridging phones and other Bluetooth devices, but it sounds like you guys have all that stuff jammin' already.
.
Just so we're all on the same page, I'm curious to compare (SMH10 + SR10) setups... what settings are you using?
This combination has been working well for me using the Icom F4011 transceiver:
In the SMH10, firmware version v4.2 (most-recent at this time):
For the SR10, firmware v1.2 (ditto):
What's in yours ~ ? Riding with Bob over the past year trying various options, we've found that setting the Radio Transmit Gain to 'Low' in the SR10 gives good voice clarity without over-driving the transmitter (hard to comprehend) using a normal speaking voice... for my combination, anyway!
BTW- a "tip" I found on the Sena site, which may/may not now be in the User Manuals: if you don't keep 'something' (music, et cetera) running to keep the channel active, the SR10-to-SMH10 link will timeout and go to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity... you'll notice that you're sometimes missing the first second or so (or first few words) of chit-chat between riders after there's been a lull.
If this happens to you, you can force the SR10->SMH10 link to stay active until you release it- tap your PTT button (to be sure it's "awake"), wait for a few seconds, then double-tap the PTT again to force the link. You can release the link again, if you wanna, by simply double-tapping again. Push-to-Talk functions just like always.
I haven't noticed any increased battery drain or reduced life, and it's generally been a plus to hear entire conversations. FYI~!
Hope this helps! ...can't help with bridging phones and other Bluetooth devices, but it sounds like you guys have all that stuff jammin' already.
.