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Categories : -------------------- General --------------------Lounge.Off-Topic Lounge.For our Non-English speaking Friends.Accessories.Gear & Gadgetry.Other Triumphs.Other Bikes.Classifieds.-------------------- Technical Talk --------------------Performance Mods.Exhausts.Technical Talk.Tech Vault.How to ... step by step.-------------------- Events, Flockings, Rallies and Rides --------------------Events, Flockings and Rallies.Rides - The shorts.Rides - The longs.Short Stories - Tales from the road ... (New!) Topic : Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone  Author  Post     Gonzo  Chaac Reg. Date  :  01/05/2010 Posts  :  643 Location  :  Sydney, NSW, Australia Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 07:51   Post title : Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone   Hi Folks, Bit the bullet and forked out the big bucks on a StarCom Digital communications system. So far very impressed with service from the Australian distributor and the package looks neat and tidy, so far. Will be spending the next few days intalling it and will report back how it all goes. What I will be connecting to it, and expecting it to do is: Rider to Pillion Intercom Music to Rider and/or Pillion via iPhone Trapster alerts to Rider via iPhone GPS navigation to Rider via iPhone Phone calls to Rider via iPhone Bike to Bike via Uniden UHF CB Took a very quick picture of where it will be mounted. Fits perfectly, with room to move for all the miriad of cabling this thing takes in, behind the RHS cover where the alarm would normally be fitted. Will keep you informed. Gonzo   -- Red XIII Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag. Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank  Author  Post     Ted  Chaac Reg. Date  :  14/06/2010 Posts  :  551 Location  :  March, Cambs, United Kingdom Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 08:23   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   I used a Starcom Advance for 5 years, on my Tiger 955i and was pleased with it, after spending a fortune over the years on crap intercoms. Last year, during a tour of Eire, my channel stopped working. I had to endure a fortnight of my wife talking to me, with no right to reply. I lost faith in the device and sold it with the bike. I now have a Scala Rider Teamset, a Bluetooth device, and I'm very impressed. Took me 10 minutes to install, unlike the Starcom which took all of a Sunday. Hint(which you probably don't need): one of the DIN plugs acts as a switch and there's a right/wrong way to plug them in, but this wasn't mentioned in my instructions. After I'd wired it all in, it wouldn't work (it had worked before, on testing). My wife said "Have you tried swapping the leads over?" As I have a degree in Electronic Engineering, I knew the answer could not possibly be so simple and told her she didn't know what she was talking about. When she wasn't looking, I swapped the wires over and hey presto! Good Luck.   NASUWT retired, GP track marshal and Patriotic Rider  Author  Post     mat1600  Thunderbird Reg. Date  :  06/03/2010 Posts  :  8,596 Location  :  Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 09:44   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Ted)   I have had a look at the scala set up , but it all gets too mind boggling. i'm just not up to all that 'i-tooth blue pod'stuff, so I tend to steer away. I would like one for phone and sat nav and rider coms (switchoffable )   My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.  Author  Post     BlueNose  Thor Reg. Date  :  29/09/2009 Posts  :  2,478 Location  :  United Kingdom Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 10:22   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: mat1600)   I have the Scala blue tooth thingy ma jig (secured from Eight) only to find out me Satnagrivation is FRENCH - yes tried the lauguage change but only french exists !! Still have been brushing up on my Franglais Au rond-point prendre la troisi??me sortie, tournez ?? gauche - now repeat after me.. So a bit of music (to give me a break from talking to myself or even worse a bit of helmet signing ) is nice from time to time. Actuaally I'm a really good helmet singer at 80mph on the bird - wonder if my act would work on X Factor  Author  Post     Gonzo  Chaac Reg. Date  :  01/05/2010 Posts  :  643 Location  :  Sydney, NSW, Australia Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 12:46   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Ted)   Ted wrote: After I'd wired it all in, it wouldn't work (it had worked before, on testing). My wife said "Have you tried swapping the leads over?" As I have a degree in Electronic Engineering, I knew the answer could not possibly be so simple and told her she didn't know what she was talking about. When she wasn't looking, I swapped the wires over and hey presto! Good Luck. What a classic story! Love it!!! :) Gonzo   -- Red XIII Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag. Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank  Author  Post     HooRad  Set Reg. Date  :  19/01/2010 Posts  :  280 Location  :  Richmond, VA, United States Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 14:36   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   I have the Interphone F4 system and I must say it's pretty great. It has A2DP bluetooth and overall crystal clear audio. I use earplugs with my full face and hear music and comms perfectly. The operations and pairing are pretty easy too. I haven't used the Scala but the Interphone is a great product. I pair my iPhone to the Garmin Zumo 660 and the Zumo to the F4. It all works seamlessly. I can listen to music from the MP3 player and get instructions on GPS and recieve phone calls or comms if I need. I usually don't pair the phone but am on call a bit so I need to know if I'm getting calls while out riding sometimes. Great product. Web Bike World is a great source of info on the various comms products and they really like this one.   Not likely to die of natural causes. At least I hope not. Post edited by HooRad on 06 Sep 2010 - 14:37  Author  Post     HoopsIRL  Set Reg. Date  :  09/05/2010 Posts  :  161 Location  :  Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 19:37   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   Interesting!.......for years I toured all over Europe & used the VTV system, moved to Autocom, which I still used on Harleys until I went to the standard CB system used by the Ultra's.....an intercom system is 'de riguer' on a HD due to the noise! ;) Now I ride a Thunderbird, and we are back to the VTV (voice-to-voice) system....we can actually talk to each other! - Heavens be praised!! Joan can talk to me quite easily at speeds below 80kph, above that, she just takes in the view & relaxes. I have had the intercom/music/phone connection on the Ultra...it's invasive, pointless, a distraction....and SPOILS the ride! I love riding my bike, and RIDING is the operative word....... leave all other technology behind & just enjoy the surroundings.. Vote VTV......your partner will love you!! ;) :D  Author  Post     Birdy68  Thor Reg. Date  :  16/07/2009 Posts  :  3,352 Location  :  Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland Posted : 06 Sep 2010 - 20:25   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   Gonzo wrote: Ted wrote: After I'd wired it all in, it wouldn't work (it had worked before, on testing). My wife said "Have you tried swapping the leads over?" As I have a degree in Electronic Engineering, I knew the answer could not possibly be so simple and told her she didn't know what she was talking about. When she wasn't looking, I swapped the wires over and hey presto! Good Luck. What a classic story! Love it!!! :) Gonzo Oooh man - I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me! Classic.   Birdy68 -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- Leave the pork pies for now - get the sausage rolls while they're hot! -x- -x- more info at Fuelly.com  Author  Post     Gonzo  Chaac Reg. Date  :  01/05/2010 Posts  :  643 Location  :  Sydney, NSW, Australia Posted : 07 Sep 2010 - 14:58   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   OK, would appreciate some advice for those that have done any electrical work on the Bird to date. I need to power the StarCom, which I am sure I could connect it directly to the battery as they suggest, but I would rather connect it to an ignition key powered line. Now, I found two plugs which seem to power up with the ignition key. One is on the RHS right near the alarm connector (I don't have the alarm fitted) but this only seems to power up to about 1/2 a volt. What is this plug used for, anyone? Other one I found powers up on 12v with the ignition, which is perfect, but is located at the front, is a bit fiddly to get to, and I do wonder what it's purpose is for. There are three wires going into this plug: Blue (+12v), Black (Gnd), and a Purple which goes to +1.2v which is weird! Anyone care to tell me what these two plugs were originally intended for? And how did you power up your 12v device when required? Much appreciate any assistance. Cheers, Gonzo   -- Red XIII Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag. Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank  Author  Post     Birdy68  Thor Reg. Date  :  16/07/2009 Posts  :  3,352 Location  :  Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland Posted : 07 Sep 2010 - 16:48   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Gonzo)   Don't know any solid answers at the moment - my Owner Workshop Manual is not at hand! BUT - I do have these photos from when I installed the DS Gear Indicator: I wired the Gear Indicator into #10 (Ignition). Other than that I can't really help.   Birdy68 -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- Leave the pork pies for now - get the sausage rolls while they're hot! -x- -x- more info at Fuelly.com  Author  Post     Gonzo  Chaac Reg. Date  :  01/05/2010 Posts  :  643 Location  :  Sydney, NSW, Australia Posted : 08 Sep 2010 - 03:48   Post title : Re: Starcom1 Digital - Communications / Intercom / UHF / Phone (Re: Birdy68)   Thanks Birdy. The StarCom1 kit did come with a wire splicer, so I might do like you did. I did find out what those plugs are, going by the TriumphInstructions.com site: The front 3-pin plug I identified as having +12+, Gnd, +1.2v is for the heated grips. I would imagine the 1.2v is for the indicator light in the switch. Since I wont be ever running heated grips, I can use that plug to power my UHF CB. Check. :) The rear 2 pin plug, behind the RHS cover, again as per the instructions for the Accessory Socket, is apparently for that, but the strange thing is that I could not get 12v coming out of it. Ground was there (no resistance between it and the negative of the battery) but I can only get barely 1/2 a volt out of the positive lead. Maybe the fuse is faulty or something, because I'm sure an accessory socket should be getting 12v. Will report back. Gonzo   -- Red XIII Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag. Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank

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