A KX3 or any of the K line is not suitable for use on a vehicle that
requires so much concentration, coordination and attention to all
aspects of its operation. Especially a road bike where all of the
fore mentioned is of upmost importance for safety and staying
uninjured and alive.
As others have pointed out, a much more appropriate communication
device would be either a handle bar mounted, or even a belt mounted
hand held transceiver, for either 2 meters or 440 MHz, or one with a
dual band capability. They operate in the FM mode, thus are more
immune to man made noise and ignition noise interference. Once set
to a desired (mutual with all operators) channel, they don't require
further rider attention, other than maybe an occasional adjustment of
the audio volume. They can be used with helmet mounted hearing
pieces and microphones. A conveniently located, handle bar mounted,
Push To Talk (PTT) switch coupled with a low profile(19") quarter
wave whip, mounted on the rear of the bike, will be
required. Depending on the terrain, the bike to bike range, can be
as much as 15 miles, more than enough for the leader to be alerted to
a problem by the "tail gunner".
I'm a long time dirt bike, dual sport, quad and side x side rider and
have organized and participated in many group rides and events. We
have often used similar equipment for event control. In fact I have
a permanently mounted, mobile, dual band (2M/440 MHz) transceiver in
my competitive grade Polaris RZR side x side.
Chuck, W7CS
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