Would this be a good unit to have on a motorcycle trip across the country
1501227
The radio has to be programmed to the nearest tower. They aren't good for over twenty or so miles. You would need to be constantly setting up the radio. And you would need the frequency of umpeen transmitters. My first Midland radio lasted about three years and crapped out. The one I have now is about a year old and works fine for Platte County Nebraska. Regards
1501228
In my opinion I'd try and find a smaller radio since it's a motorcycle trip. Because one the antenna is pretty long and two it's the size of an answering machine. But if size is not an issue I'd say sure why not. Just make sure you program all the places you're going to pass through. Good luck and have a safe trip!
1501229
It works well and is very loud. I use weather alerts on my smart phone when traveling but if you don't have that capability they it's a good unit.
1501230
No Steven, it would not. It is not designed to be portable. However, there is a portable one - Midland Radio HH54VP Portable Weather Alert Radio. You might want to check it out. I purchased it, but haven't used it yet. Good luck.
1792008
Its not tiny so it depends on what type of travelling and what you plan on using it for. It will work fine as long as you're not pulling huge amounts of power, ie power tools or large motors. Just depends on how much space you have.
1224439
Yes its perfect for travel. I have good luck with the 1000 watt model. Have used mine in hotel rooms and my travel trailer.
1213558
Probably not, just OK for bicycle riding, I don't think it would satisfy you for motorcycle use.
1292712
This unit just didn't do it for me. I went to the Garmin Montana for mounting options and bigger screen. Plus, I can use it on my motorcycle.
969455
From my own experience, I would answer with a 'yes'. The low power setting might make that trip, but I would estimate that if the unit was set to the 'higher power' output it would meet your desires. My transmitter is located in my basement and I am able to still receive it in my vehicle as I am driving away and from a distance of just less than 1/4 mile. The vehicle I am in also is a factor because some have better radio systems than others. I like to use 'work tunes' with the radio built in when I am mowing my acreage, and that works for me just fine. Best wishes!
1107332
Short answer: No Long Answer: Watts = Volts x Amps. In this case, it's a battery, so instead of amps we get amp-hours or "Ah" (1000 mAh = 1 Ah). This means that this battery pack is rated to produce 24 watts for 1 hour. In other words: Yes, it would power your motorcycle sound system at 24% volume for only one hour. If you turn the volume up, you get less time. I don't think this is what you are looking for. You will need a much bigger battery. This other battery looks like it would work better for you. It has a 9Ah rating: http://www.amazon.com/Peg-Perego-Battery-Volt-Drop/dp/B00002EQAF/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1386217432&sr=1-1&keywords=small+deep+cycle+battery That means that you could power your stereo with it at full volume for a little more than an hour, or at half volume for two hours. Also, don't try to charge this battery from your motorcycle's electrical system. The alternator on your motorcycle is not nearly powerful enough to charge it. This means that you will have to charge this battery after each use of the stereo by plugging it into a charger at your house.
1547240
Yes you can. It will probably work better than my motorcycle because it is lighter.
424726
It is great for hikin but you will need to buy a map subscription. I don't do a lot of biking so... I do wish I had bought a better model for onboard storage though unless you are doing very long distances like over 60 miles it is just fine.
2227006
I have never been to Spain, so I envy you. I can't imagine any Ebike that is sturdier than this bike, and the shocks and large tires will provide good traction and stability, besides making the ride more comfortable than most bikes. The power is much better than anu other Ebike that I have ridden, and battery life is probably close to that advertize., Being able to take the battery off the bike will be a good plus for the kind of travel you are looking at. You will need a power adapter for the charger, biit it will handle 100-240 volts, so you will probably will not need a converter.. The minus is the weight of this bike, but that is where a lot of its strength comes from. The motor offsets the weight when underway, but carrying it any distance will be good exercise. The brakes are the best you can get for a bike. The seat needs to be taken off to fold the bike, but this is easy, just a lever. The pedals also fold. I do not think you could find a better bike for your trip. I hope you have a great, safe trip.
735134
Yes, but you will have to figure out how to hide the battery pack and wires.., as well at figuring out a mounting system to secure the light. Tape and apoxy worked for me. But as long as the transmitter is connected to the brake light of your bike, its ultimately your decision what you want and where you want the unit to be. Its a great piece of motorcycling technology, but id suggest replacing the stock batteries with something beefire.
1672635
I took it on a Colorado motorcycle trip so not sure? It is probably better for walking, riding, hiking. Very small screen for a car. It sucked up batteries and was hard to use.
1004063
It worked great on our 8000 mile trip from Calif. to Maine. We used it to get to our overnight stays and then we set our home base, so we could drive least amout of freeways (almost 9000 miles) in our CRV-Honda and not get lost. (It worked great for both)
1786524
I don't ride a bicycle, but I have several of these units in my work trucks. Battery life would be an issue, but accuracy should be acceptable. I cannot use except for short time periods unless it is plugged in.
315281
these units are great we bought 4 of them before our trip and they just work well, good range and the volume in the helmet is better than most I have had before in other brands for more money. I hope this helps.
59991
Absolutely! Solid power all right; Will run VHF effortlessly, and 100 watt HF easily and charge the cabin batteries to boot.. Although I had the power transformer develop an internal short in the first unit I bought (NEW), but I had a bigger spare in the junk box that just squeezed into the case. The second unit I bought on ebay, the pass transistors were fried, so I replaced them with heavier duty units. Now they both work like I want. (Will pull down the 2000i Honda Generator just by dialing the voltage you want for the load.) Same as most electronic equipment from China I guess, It ain't made in America. But, I'm satisfied with it. Gunde VE7TNN
1887353
I have had my unit for about 6 months now and it has yet to fail on a continuous use basis. I have been able to accept sync ups from other brands and as long as were within 800 feet of each other it works well. I am unsure about off road usage as I am a highway man however a fellow rider that rides off-road does in fact have the same unit cites that he has little issues. Depending on the terrain and distance were the only two reported issues. otherwise, money and effort well spent. If there is concern of clarity of transmission and microphone, I've been impressed. It does offer background noise suppression, and I just received the newest update and I have noticed a small improvement in connectivity to other units. (Not sure if it was supposed to happen but I synced up with a DPS officer. Ticket avoided!!)