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Demystifying… Wireless communications

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Since the launch of the first wireless Bluetooth comms unit for motorcyclists back in 2004, the world of motorcycle communications has come a long way. With the introduction of so much new tech and jargon, it’s hard to keep up-to-date with the latest things, but don’t let that put you off. We spoke to Mike Tole from Cardo Systems, a brand responsible for pioneering the motorcycle Bluetooth market with the Scala Rider, to run through the terms on the specification sheet for the company’s Packtalk Edge comms unit. Although the below is specific to this particular mode, most of the latest communications units have very similar working methods and characteristics, and much of

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