That would certainly work but you don't have the use of one of your hands, Ditto, for the skipper.
What do you mean, you don't have use of one of your hands? Bluetooth is "HANDS FREE"
That would certainly work but you don't have the use of one of your hands, Ditto, for the skipper.
True, the BlueTooth signal is hands free but the devise (cell phone, handheld, VHF Microphone, etc.) is not. Unless of course you have 2 Bluetooth head sets as do we.)What do you mean, you don't have use of one of your hands? Bluetooth is "HANDS FREE"
ok, quick question....
instead of radio headsets, why not just buy bluetooth sets to connect with your cell phone? When you are approaching the dock, just call your first mate on the phone and communicate that way.
True, the BlueTooth signal is hands free but the devise (cell phone, handheld, VHF Microphone, etc.) is not.
I'm beginning to think you guys have no concept of how bluetooth works with a cellphone.
IT IS NOT IN YOUR HAND...unless you want it to be.
So your suggestion certainly works and likely may work great for your application. It just isn’t the ideal solution for some of us in different situations.
Ya.I think they should be outlawed. Some of the best shows in town (at the marina ) are free. The incompetence of the husband trying to dock and the incompetence of the wife not reading his mind, make for great entertainment. Docking solo means nobody to blame but yourself.
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I think you should try to the Bluetooth route for a bit - see how it works for you.
What model Sena? A lot to choose from.Sena. For us as relative newbies they are a God send. So much nicer than hand signals and yelling.
Bluetooth works from headset to cell phone in pocket. Cell phone in pocket calls cell phone in the other persons pocket. Their cell phone bluetooth's to their headset. That's bluetooth. Both hands free to get pinched in the windlass, drop the windlass bar/tool overboard, spray the mud onto the deck instead of overboard, flip the bird to the Captain, lunge grab at sunglasses that are falling into the water, whatever else is needed. We find lots of things to do with both hands.
And that is what I've been saying. For me, I think it would be a cheap, convenient solution. For a number of reasons, it is not the best way to go for everyone. Far from it.
Also, I would be using more of a headset. I do not like earbuds either.
What model Sena? A lot to choose from.
What model Sena? A lot to choose from.
What about Eartec, has anyone had experience with them?
And that is what I've been saying. For me, I think it would be a cheap, convenient solution. For a number of reasons, it is not the best way to go for everyone. Far from it.
Also, I would be using more of a headset. I do not like earbuds either.
You think it would be a cheap, convenient solution. That says you haven't actually tried it. Try it. Let us know where you put the phone and how your range on the headset was. Let us know the quality of sound. Try it several times in different locations and let us know if any signal issues. Let us know if you lose any cell phones overboard trying it or any drop on the floor and get their screen busted. If by actually trying it, you find it works fine for you, then we'll listen. However, you're arguing strongly for a system you haven't tried and saying people here don't know anything about bluetooth. Well, I do know about it, but I see so many problems in trying to do remote bluetooth from the cell phone while handling lines and I see very limited potential for your solution.
We talk headsets because we've used them successfully. We have plenty of cell phones and bluetooth ear pieces on board and don't use them for this.
We don’t use headsets in benign conditions. If conditions are lively or if docking looks problematic we’ll use out Bluetooth headsets with our phones. I just call my wife, stick the phone in my pocket ( as she does ), and all is well. I didn’t want more gadgets, I’ve got plenty.
Over the ear Bluetooth unit is about the size of your thumb and costs about $70. Charge lasts about 6 hours of talking time.