2 way radio to monitor the bike

stranger12 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Karma :

Hi All,

I am thinking of getting a walki talkie or 2 way radio to monitor any sounds from the basement where my bike is parked

this way if anyone starts to hammer the chain or do naughty staff then i an hear the noise and jump down straight away

my question is would something from argos which is £29 be good enogh ? i also know that you need to push the talk button to transmit or speak, is there a way of doing this automatically so no need to push the talk button as there is no one there overnight to do this

i am then gonna charge the radio in the morning for the next night

is this a good idea ? my main question is really about the ability to transmit voice without pushing the button as with baby monitors

thanks

SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

Baby monitor.

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Just get an alarm if you feel that strongly about it.

Personally I couldn't be arsed charging up a walkie talkie every morning.

It also may not wake you up....
____________________
My Flickr

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

Baby monitor here too. Combined with an alarm and your sorted...

GrantT · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Karma :

BT do a Baby Monitor for about £40 which allows you to talk back:

https://www.shop.bt.com/products/bt-baby-monitor-200-79MW.html

stranger12 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Karma :

the thing is the alarm is around 200 for a decent one or 30 from ebay for cheap one but don't know if it will work at all.

i have two bikes thus baby monitor maybe better, so gues walkie talkie or 2 way radio can't do the job of baby monitor ?

thanks

Hetzer · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

I guess you could...tape the transmit button...or something...?

seriously...? Confused

Forget about the batteries lasting all night on permanent transmit though.
____________________
"There's the horizon! Ride hard, ride fast and cut down all who stand in your way!"

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Just get an alarm..

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=263064
____________________
NSR125RR - ZXR750H1 - ZX9R E1 - GSF600S - GSF600SK3 - VFR400-NC30 - SV1000N - ST1100-R - CBR900RR-R - GSF1200SK5 - GSF600SK1 - VFR1200FA - GSXR1000K2 - ZZR1400 D8F
www.prisonplanet.com

stranger12 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Karma :

the baby monitor has only got a range of 50m indoor or 300m outdoor.

my basement parking to my flat is more than 50 meters so may have to just try it and it does have think walls.

alarm, i don't know maybe, is the cheap 20,30 ones any good ?

Marmaduke · Scooby Slapper Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Karma :

stranger12 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Karma :

how much are they ?

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Jesus christ, its only an SV.

Cyclone V2 alarm, almax chain and a cover. You shouldn't worry this much about a bike, if you do, move to a nicer area Laughing

Marmaduke · Scooby Slapper Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Karma :

stranger12 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Karma :

LuckyDip23 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Karma :

Get yourself a wireless webcam off ebay if you can get a wifi signal from your basement.
____________________
I have misplaced my pants.........
Derbi GPR 125 Nude (sold) ~ Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat (written off) ~ Suzuki GSX-R750 K2 ~ Triumph Speed Triple 1050 ~ Ducati Hyperstrada 821

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

FWIW the Cyclone V2 motorbike alarm site also has the Advanced V3 alarm (clicky link).
This has a 3 mile (open space) pager.
So I guess that may get through the walls from your basement.
ATM £70 of your hard earned beer tokens.

That said I have not bought and/or tried so if you get one please post a review Thumbs Up

____________________
...and the whirlwind is in the thorn trees, it's hard for thee to kick against the pricks...
Gibbs, what did Duckie look like when he was younger? Very Happy

Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

It won't get stolen. Trust me... most people round here are knuckle dragging apes that can barely wipe their own arses.

Vracktal · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2012 Karma :

Some people might suggest that of you really wanted to prevent bike theft from your garage, you could purchase a quantity of smoke grenades and/or flashbangs such as those used in airsoft/paintball tourneys.

And if one or two of these devices were to somehow become attached to the rear wheel of your bike by means of magician's wire, and placed in a subtle location where an attempt to move your bike would cause them to activate, filling your garage with smoke and setting off the smoke alarm that happens to be fitted to your ceiling, that could be quite a deterrent.

Theoretically, of course.
____________________
2007 BMW R1200R: On road
2009 BMW G650X Challenge: On road
1975 Norton Commando 850: Off road, awaiting recommissioning

Marmaduke · Scooby Slapper Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Karma :

LuckyDip23 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Karma :

Matt94 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 Aug 2012 Karma :

Badger28 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jul 2012 Karma :

I have a cyclone v2 alarm on my er6.

Fitted it myself, even the immobiliser bit and it was easy enough to do.

The alarm itself is sensitive when knocked and very loud. But by the time they get round to knocking your bike there is a chance that they have already got your chain off and caused damage to your ignition.

But for £30 it is well worth it as it will ward off any half arsed thieves.

Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

Personally think alarmed disc locks are better value than alarms, at least when the batteries die it's still a lock and obviously quite a lot easier to fit Razz

____________________
KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM