PA Headset Needed for Tour Buss Aplication - Wired or Wireless

[djyojoe]

I'm an often visitor of CB. Mostly just enjoy reading posts and responses.

Today i get a call from a friend. He is looking for a Headset that transmits in FM so the FM radio can receive, to be used as a PA on Tour Busses. Being in California, I guess there has been some passenger complaint’s about the Buss drivers not using a hands free system when the drivers are doing announcements over the PA while driving. I told him I would do some research. Usually I spend the time looking for something for the needs. This time I figure I would give CB a try.

So does anyone know of a headset system that is or could be used on a Buss application as a PA? I know busses usually have PA systems built in. But require the use of the handheld Mic with a PTT button on it. I don't think it needs to be wireless. I could easily build a headset for there needs with a PTT button someplace convenient to the driver while driving (like a foot switch). But this will be needed for a fleet of 30+ busses.

So is there anything similar that would transmit FM with a VOX option? Or maybe even a Bluetooth earpiece that could be paired to a Car Radio or similar equipment capable to receive the Bluetooth signal and broadcast on the car speakers. I use to install car audio a number of years ago. I know there is some tricked stuff out there in the car audio world. But I no longer have any contacts in that line of work and haven't been to NAMM or other similar trade shows lately.

 

[FACTplayers]

Right off the top of my head I think of using a bluetooth Parrot system. You could have it connected to the bus' radio and connect a phone to it. Then have another phone call the phone connected to the Parrot system and it will be heard over the bus' speaker system.

Also a quick Google search returned this result. It might work. Wireless FM Transmitter + Receiver Set w/ Mini Clip Microphone + Headphone [E51644] : Electronic Gadgets, Home Gifts & Unusual Novelty Gifts - BestOfferBuy

 

[Footer]

Forget the built in radio. Odds are interfacing with it is going to cost more then its worth. With an FM option you are at the mercy of radio waves around you that are constantly changing. I would install a seperate system just for this. Something like this: Anchor Main Product Page and this: Kenwood HMC 3 - headset - Vertical, Monaural - Black

 

[avkid]

I agree with Kyle, I've never used an FM transmitter that works for more than an hour of driving without interference.

 

[FACTplayers]

I agree with Kyle, I've never used an FM transmitter that works for more than an hour of driving without interference.

I have an XM radio with a car dock that uses an FM transmitter that attaches directly to the car's antenna. It works great, but that's the only FM transmitter I have ever had much luck with.

 

[65535]

Bus drivers, rig drivers, police officers, and other rigs with CB's in them have been using hand held mics for decades, hasn't been a problem before.

If you are deadset on such a system you're wasting your time with FM, you'd want a completely separate system.

 

[djyojoe]

Thanks for the reply's. And Yes, I understand the headaches of having to use FM transmitters. But we are fortunate enough that these buss's are in a rural area that won't ever have another FM interference issue. If you read the post. You would have noticed the words "Similar". So it didn't have to be using FM. I was just asking to see if anyone knew something I didn't know already. But that's OK. I've got them taken care of now.

Thank You Again

 

[FACTplayers]

Thanks for the reply's. And Yes, I understand the headaches of having to use FM transmitters. But we are fortunate enough that these buss's are in a rural area that won't ever have another FM interference issue. If you read the post. You would have noticed the words "Similar". So it didn't have to be using FM. I was just asking to see if anyone knew something I didn't know already. But that's OK. I've got them taken care of now.

Thank You Again

What did you end up doing, if you don't mind me asking? I hate when I search the forums, come across the exact thread I need, and there isn't an answer.