When our good friends from TEXAS told us that they want to work on a few BIG HITS, we know that our Waterproof Packtalk Bold‘s will be the perfect fit for them. Using their motorcycle communication systems, they will be able to communicate, give each other tips, and make a few jokes while HITTING a great afternoon at LAKE WORTH. So are the units really waterproof? You will be the judge.

If you have been a Cardo rider user for some time, you have surely heard this phrase at one time or another. Just how true is this Cardo statement? Let’s find out!

To give a small background on Cardo riders, we have an international group of highly experienced individuals with experience between eight to over 20 years of riding. Cardo’s main riders work in the QA team of the R&D department; however, there are also riders on almost every other team who also do testing – from Marketing to Sales, to Finance. When thinking of ‘company riders’ one might imagine a person riding a motorcycle all day, every day, while communicating with Cardo motorcycle helmet speakers. While our riders do conduct regular field testing, this is only a small part of their involvement in our products. So, what exactly does our community do?

Product/Function Conception

Even from the first stages of developing a new product or new function of an existing product, the Cardo riders are brainstorming ideas. From the button layout to the fit of the speakers, Cardo relies on their riders for a specialist’s opinion. They know what riders’ needs are for motorcycle communication systems and have extensive knowledge of other products on the market, making them the true experts in how Cardo will move into the future.

Field Testing

Starting from right inside the office, Cardo riders are testing both new and existing products for quality checks of the following: noise-canceling, Automatic Volume Control, Natural Voice Operation, and even initial range testing. On the road, Cardo riders are testing all of the above, plus air force detection (wind noise), road noise, and extended range in both perfect and non-perfect conditions (Perfect condition- a straight open road with no traffic. Non-perfect condition- curved road with traffic). Each of these functions is first tested individually, then tested together. Battery life is tested in the same way, first with using only one function, then with multiple functions combined. Not only are riders checking the functions of the unit and communication systems, but also the ergonomics, fit, and comfort after the unit is installed. They even check the installation process itself!

Final Gateway

Before any new product or function is released to the public, the final versions are thoroughly tested by our riders. They are the last step before anything hits the market. As they are customers themselves, it becomes pertinent that only the best is produced by Cardo. For riders, by riders.

Above and Beyond

During the Corona pandemic, the Cardo riders did not stop finding creative ways to conduct their field testing, while still following governmental guidelines. They assisted the entire company by distributing office materials to team members who could not return to the office.

Cardo Systems, is proud to be the communicator of choice by emergency service providers across the world. From the police forces in France, UK and South Africa, to United Hatzalah in Jerusalem, Israel and even the Singapore Armed Forces Parachute Team…

When operating as an emergency service, it is paramount to trust the equipment being used; receiving and giving messages can often mean the difference between life and death.

What makes the Cardo System PACKTALK Bold a great solution for the task?

‘Set-and-forget’ Dynamic Mesh Communication connectivity means that once the PACKTALK Bold units are paired, they’re paired for life – there’s no fiddling around at the beginning or end of a shift trying to get them all to pair making the experience smooth with the confidence it’s reliable. The automatic reconnection of the units also saves time while out on the road when the riders move in and out of the standard 1600-meter (one mile) range of the PACKTALK Bold, especially in emergency situations with up to 15 riders.

Correctly heard information can make a big difference for emergency service riders. That is where the 40mm speakers- with sound by JBL are truly beneficial. By offering riders the ‘Ultimate Sound Experience,’ voice communications can be heard with extreme clarity which assures there is no miscommunication when it comes to life and death scenarios. The Automatic Volume Control adjusts the sound volume based on the outside ambient noise too, so users can be sure they don’t miss critical communication due to the noise of an engine, sirens or wind.

When free-falling through the air, it is not always possible to press buttons – just like when riding police or ambulance motorcycle – that’s where the Natural Voice Operation comes in. Riders can simply say ‘Hey Cardo’ and the device reacts instantly to follow the given command, without the rider having to press any buttons. The seamless integration with Apple’s Siri™ and “OK Google”™ voice-command platforms is just another added benefit.

The 13 hours of battery life and the ability to charge on the go ensures that users are always connected and don’t have to worry about running out of battery when moving in to make that important arrest.

After all that, the PACKTALK Bold is water and dustproof enabling it to be used in all weather conditions with confidence.

VP Global Sales at Cardo Systems, Jonathan Yanai comments: “We’re extremely proud to be the communicator of choice for such uses. We pride ourselves on helping people carry out their jobs as effectively as possible and aim to make use of the unit as seamless as possible for them.

“The units used by selected police riders of France, South Africa, and the UK and the Red Lions parachute team over in Singapore is the same as what we sell to customers, which you have to admit is pretty cool! Being used in such challenging conditions, we learn a lot through feedback from these users about innovations and improvements too, which are ultimately put into products for customers.

” There has been a 37% reduction in accidents since the Israeli police started using the Cardo units 10 years ago. Its two-wheeled fleet contains 1450 vehicles in total – 350 motorcycles and 1100 scooters. When asked about the effectiveness of the units, Yaron Ben Yossef, Senior Staff Sergeant Major, Head of Motorcycles Section, Terrorism and Riot Control Sector and Emergency Department in Israel simply says: “This system saves lives.”

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s understandable that many commuters are looking for an alternative to busy public transport. Not wanting to pack onto busy buses and stuffy trains, many are looking to two-wheels as an alternative method of transport for getting from A to B.

Traveling on a powered two-wheeler boasts a number of advantages – the ability to be socially distant and isolation being key. However, just because commuters are ‘isolated’, it doesn’t mean they can’t stay connected and need to give up some of their home comforts.

Whether it be traveling somewhere new and needing sat-nav instructions, communicating with family and friends via phone, catching up on the news on FM radio, or singing along to their favorite songs via music streaming service – riders can do it all using Cardo Systems. If riding with someone else from your household or as a pillion, the unit-to-unit intercom allows riders to communicate in real-time – and up to one mile apart*.

Purposefully designed for motorcycling use, there’s a Cardo System for all price ranges. The one common denominator about them all? They come from the world’s leading communication devices for the motorcycle industry backed by over 15 years of experience.

*PACKTALK Bold or PACKTALK Slim in perfect conditions connected using Dynamic Mesh Communication.