Starcom1 -Advanced Communications System

[Hermanator]

Starcom1 is an advanced communications system used in adventure applications on land, sea and air. Designed to be the most sophisticated motorcycle communication system, Starcom1 has successfully been deployed in the Honda Offshore Powerboat series, the Florida airboat industry and the microlight industry in New Zealand.

Longway Imports cc began importing Starcom1 into South Africa in 2008 and today has over 580, 100% satisfied customers, from motorcyclists to the NSRI and numerous other adventure segments.

What is StarCom1? StarCom1 is a universal communication system that can combine...
► Pilot to passenger hands free and natural conversation - Just talk!
► UHF and VHF Radio integration, vox (voice controlled) or PTT (push-to-talk)
► Stereo music, at CD quality, from any portable music system.
► Mobile phone. Enjoy a normal phone conversation at speed - Totally hands free
► Satellite Navigation or radar, allows voice commands to be heard clearly
► High speed clear communication.
Designed to be the best you can buy, with more!
StarCom1 Advance has a dedicated navigation input, user balance control, user selectable sidetones, automatic volume, vox and mic sensitivity, advanced audio quality and advanced microphone noise reduction systems.



Who's it for: StarCom1 Advance provides more control, a smaller unit and a sat nav input. The system is an 'advanced' version of StarCom1 and every part of the design has been revisited. Starcom1 Advancet has an extra level of noise reduction filtering, the mic circuits are active and the audio quality has been refined.

Inputs..._
►Rider headset
►Passenger headset
►Stereo music input
►Phone input
►Remote control
►Satellite Navigation
►Bike-to-bike radio
The advanced design incorporates AMS (automatic microphone sensitivity) a system that turns the microphone volume up when you talk and down when you're quiet, and the levels are automatically adjusted to suit the road speed and noise level.

StarCom1 DIGITAL
Designed to be the best you can buy, with brains! StarCom1 Digital is the range topping brains of the family, fully configurable yet fully automatic. The connectivity allows for 2x stereo music system and 2x phone inputs so the rider and passenger can be individual.
The unique digital control system allows:
1) Fully automatic operation; take it out of the box and just use - no controls no adjustments
2) User configuration/programmability of virtually every parameter - customise to your exact requirements.
3) Intelligent noise reduction. The microprocessor control system provides:

► Digitally controlled noise reduction - fully automatic
► Digitally controlled volume - fully automatic
► Digitally controlled mic sensitivity - fully automatic with programmable levels
► Digitally controlled mute control - programmable level and mute time
► Mobile phone. Enjoy a normal phone conversation at speed..
Totally hands free
► Satellite Navigation or radar, allows voice commands to be heard clearly
Who's it for: StarCom1 Digital provides the ultimate in performance and control.
Aimed at the more technical user who demands the very best in adventure communication.



Inputs..._
►Rider headset
►Passenger headset
►Rider music input
►Passenger music input
►Rider phone input
►Passenger phone input
►Remote control
►Satellite Navigation
►Bike-to-bike radio
The digital design incorporates AMS (automatic microphone sensitivity) a system that turns the microphone volume up when you talk and down when your quiet, and the levels are digitally automatically adjusted to suit the road speed and noise level.

Why StarCom1 is the best? Designed for comfort, safety, performance and value, designed to be the best you can buy:
Standard on all systems:
►Active Noise Reduction
►Intelligent Source Selection
►Helmet plug On/Off
►Auto Volume Level Adjust
►VOX
►Full Duplex Intercom

The Advance unit, including the press to talk, radio interface cable, audio cable and two (in helmet) headsets retails for R4300.00

The Digital unit including the press to talk, radio interface cable, audio cable and two (in helmet) headsets retails for R5520.00.

[Hermanator]

The Starcom1 helmet headsets suit full & open face helmets. The boom microphone is designed to fix inside the helmet lining. Designed to be used with open face helmets, the Speakers used for all Tecstar headsets are no ordinary speakers. The speaker itself provides class leading frequency response, power output and compact size. This results in a comfortable fit helmet speaker that provides an impressive bass response making for excellent stereo audio quality and clear and natural speech. The output power allows for loud music and speech through ear plugs and the helmet lining.. The boom is a strong bend and stay construction with a simple mounting, a flat rubber spade end to the mic which is pushed behind the helmet lining to provide a simple and sturdy fit.





CREW HEADSET
The crew headset is designed for a variety of uses including pit lane crews, open top cars, trikes etc. It is based around a lightweight ear defender designed for outdoor use, it provides 30dB noise protection at 1kHz. The speakers are the same as the Full Face set. The boom is a strong bend and stay construction. Two levels of wind protection are provided, the standard foam will protect the microphone from moderate wind and noise levels while the secondary foam will give the ultimate protection for high noise applications.



The Helmet headset retails for R 480.00 while the CREW HEADSETS retail for R1235.00.
(when purchasing a unit and CREW headsets are purchased, credit of R960.00 is applied to the unit cost).

Longway Imports is based at 52 Waterkant Street, Cape Town. Tel 021-418-0399 or mobile 0768355923. Email info@starcomsa.co.za

[Hermanator]

Starcom1 Bluetooth Module

The Starcom1 bluetooth module is designed to allow cordless and automatic operation of bluetooth compatible mobile phones with the StarCom1 unit. Measuring only - 1¼" x ¾" x 1¾"


A range of additional accessories are immediately available. These include remote control units for the Digital and remote Volume Control for the Advance.

Our demo unit is connected in the shop where you're welcome to nip in and test the system.

Lawrence

021-418-0399
0768355923

[Hermanator]

For the pilots flying multi-seat aircraft, the Starcom1 system can provide communication channels to the passengers in the rear. This can be achieved either by loudspeaker or by each passenger wearing a Crew-Headset. Dedicated bulk-head fittings keep things nice and tidy and, as the system is a modular plug and play, it's a simple case of plugging in a couple of cables. Starcom1 will give you crystal clear, stereo communications between all passengers, irrespective of noise levels in or ooutside the aircraft.

Lawrence

[wiskeyfoxtrot]

Hi Lawrence,

What would a system like this cost on a trike? ( fitted etc )

Thanks.

[Hermanator]

Hi,

The Advance unit, including the press to talk, radio interface cable, audio cable and two (in helmet) headsets retails for R4300.00
The Digital unit including the press to talk, radio interface cable, audio cable and two (in helmet) headsets retails for R5520.00.

Should you prefer the crew-headsets, we credit the above costs with R960.00. The CREW-Headsets are then R1235.00 each.

We also supply a series of fantastically comfortable helmets into which the original headsets can be installed. These retail between R750 and R950. (will post pictures today)

Installation costs R350.00 and we currently have installation centres in Alberton, the East Rand and the Western Cape. Installation can be done by the user and the kit includes self-installtion instructions, fitting kit and manual.

Drop me a line and we can discuss the specific application and provide a quotation.

Regards

Lawrence

Lawrence Brown
Longway Imports cc T/A Starcom1 South Africa
52 Waterkant Street
Cape Town
8001

Tel: 021-418-0399
Mob: 0768355923
Email: info@starcomsa.co.za

[Hermanator]

Our new helmet range is now in stock.

The first is the open face Jet helmet with a peak and lexan visor. Available in Silver and Matt Black and features the Starcom1 Boom headset.

This helmet retails for R 920.00 incl vat and delivery

The Speakers used for all Tecstar headsets are no ordinary speakers, the speaker itself is special providing a class leading frequency response, power output and compact size. This results in a comfortable fit helmet speaker that provides an impressive bass response making for excellent stereo audio quality and clear and natural speech. The output power allows for loud music and speech through ear plugs and the helmet lining.

[Hermanator]

The 2nd helmet in the range is the new RANGER, also feauring EU approvaed polycarbonate shell with DuPont Coolmax lining and removable neck liner/protector. The RANGER retails for R 999.00 and is features the Starcom1 Boom Headset.

Various colours available.

Both the Advance and Digital incorporates AMS (automatic microphone sensitivity) a system that turns the microphone volume up when you talk and down when you're quiet, and the levels are automatically adjusted to suit the road speed and noise level

[Hermanator]

The final option is the APACHE. In Matt Silver or Black, the APACHE is extremely popular due to the extra long visor which gives almost full-face protection. The APACHE retails for R 1100 incl vat and delivery.

[Sukkelaar]

I think you better get ready, you are gonna be selling a few. They look awesome.

Regards

Sukkelaar

[Cloud Warrior]

Just as I go and upgrade to a Lynx system for my aerie...........

[Big Man]

Installation costs R350.00 and we currently have installation centres in Alberton, the East Rand and the Western Cape. Installation can be done by the user and the kit includes self-installtion instructions, fitting kit and manual.


Hermanator

Is there a place in Gauteng where I can go and have a look at these items? ( Looks GOOD! )

big man

[Hermanator]

Hi BM,

My agent in Gauteng is Kurt Beine of KNB Auto Electrical. Our other agents are in Boksburg and Benoni, although they're out of stock right now and will only have stock next week.

Kurt is in Alberton and can be reached on 0828512927.

Regards

Lawrence

[extra300s]

Hi there

Will these helmut work with the standard buzzcom headset aswell?

Very nice looking!

Cheers
Karl

[Hermanator]

Sadly no, the headsets that fit to the helmets use a 7-pin connector, although I will investigate if we can manufacture a junction box which converts and lets you plug the helmet into your Buzzcom system.

Cheers

Lawrence