Yah...I kinda figured that. Not a huge deal but there's a few guys I ride with that still are using CB...but that's getting less & less each year (couple times). I keep one helmet set-up with the wired headset so that's what I use when I know I'll be out with them. Hopefully soon they'll see the merits of the PackTalk & mesh communication.

 

Luckily almost everyone I ride with has gone to the Packtalk. Those who haven't can be bridged into the mesh through the app so as long as they maintain BT connection to the unit that is bridging them in, they can talk to the group. I even got a Packtalk for my GoPro now and can connect to the media mod for recording the group conversation or just using for a wireless microphone when I am solo. It is really cool what you can do with the Cardo systems now.

 

The only problem you'll encounter is that while the PacTalk is connected to the WHIM you will not be able to use Mesh technology, and you'll get monaural sound, not stereo from the H-D Boom. The only way around that is to either go with the H-D branded Sena headsets or pull out the WHIM, connect a SENA Freewire, and then use a SENA headset. (And no, the PacTalk isn't compatible with the Freewire)

 

Why wouldn't you be able to use the mesh? The WHIM would connect as a phone on the Cardo, not as a comm device. That is how my Freewire setup is and I have no issues using the mesh network. I don't know 100% that the WHIM works the same but I am reasonably sure it is. And YES, I have a Cardo Packtalk connected to a Sena Freewire, it does work and I have zero issues. The only thing that won't work is the voice commands because Sena won't let other brands use that feature even if they have BT 4.0.

 

This works

I found that you have to have it done in a specific order.

It needs to connect to the bike before it connects to the headset

 

To go with wireless head set you need the WHIM unless I missed I did not see it mentioned.

 

I want to hear my music with my headset. Not from the fairing. The whim integrates all that with a proprietary headset

having a cardo headset you are able to pair with multiple devices

As a respectable rider, I don’t like people hearing my music. Being able to scroll through music via handlebar controls and utilize Siri and Nav on the phone is a plus. You can also still have the Harley nav on also.

I’m assuming the Apple jumper and the wireless CarPlay adapter will be able to be utilized as long as you connect in the order as the YT videos states.