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How do I Choose the Best Helmet Walkie Talkie?

G. Wiesen
G. Wiesen

As you are looking for a helmet walkie talkie, you should consider your particular needs and decide on what device would be best for you. One major consideration you should have is how the walkie talkie is mounted to the helmet or worn on your body. You should also look at the activation method for the walkie talkie, and while you may prefer a device that is voice activated, there are also “toggle” devices you can utilize. Depending on how you are going to use the walkie talkie, you may also want to consider the range at which the walkie talkies you choose will be able to function.

A helmet walkie talkie is a device that allows two or more people, each with one device, to communicate with each other over a distance while wearing a helmet. These devices are often used in a number of different situations, including military or war games, motorcycle and dirt bike riding, and costumes that include helmets. Some helmets come with a walkie talkie already installed inside of it, though you can also connect such a device to an existing helmet.

A helmet with a walkie talkie built in.
A helmet with a walkie talkie built in.

As you are looking for a helmet walkie talkie, you should consider how the device will mount onto your helmet. Many walkie talkies will have two components: a part that mounts within the helmet for you to speak into and hear from, and a part located outside of the helmet to send and receive signals. The external component of a walkie talkie may mount onto the side of the helmet, or you may be able to clip it onto a belt or other part of your clothing. You should consider how such devices are mounted both inside and outside the helmet as you look for the walkie talkie that is best for you.

There are also a number of different ways in which a helmet walkie talkie can be activated during use. One of the most common activation methods is a voice-activated system that begins transmitting as soon as you talk. This type of system is usually quite simple and often works well. There are also “toggle” systems that include a device you press to begin sending a message, such as a small pad you press with your chin.

You should also consider where you want to use your helmet walkie talkie, which can help you choose a device with the right range for your needs. If you are looking for a device to use while riding motorcycles with another person on major roads or freeways, then you may want to find walkie talkies with a range of several miles or kilometers. On the other hand, if you are looking for a walkie talkie to use as part of a costume piece, then you may be able to use a device with a range of only 100 feet (about 30 meters).

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    • A helmet with a walkie talkie built in.
      A helmet with a walkie talkie built in.