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Hi Tony / Tracy
I just want to drop a few lines to thank you very
much for your support and excellent after sales.
Your product is working just great actually more
than I have expected, I have connected the mobile
phone, MP3 and GPS all worked great, Music sound was
crystal clear up to 180kmh telephone up to 140kmh,
intercom up to 180kmh using a Caberg trip modular
helmet. The setup I have it on now is eliminate the
MP3 player and get it with FM radio direct from the
phone, that way, I didn’t have to put it on auto
answer and I get the music to cutoff when I receive
a call. Your company in fact is successful due to
the great sales, swift replies, shipping and great
attention and interest you give your customers that
is besides the wonderful product you supply. Me
being a custom bike builder and accessories shop, I
have dealt with a lot and various suppliers in the
UK and US, dealing with you guys was a wonderful
experience that I will never forget and definitely
recommend. I will not talk about your competition
Systems, because I have not tried them all, but I
sure did deal with all of them for getting
information, systems or inquiries, STARCOM1 team and
product sure did ACE them ALL. Keep up the good work
guys and thanks again.
Best
regards; M.Malhas Managing Partner
UAE 03 April 2008
I've been using my Starcom1 Advance
for about a year & 20,000 miles, so now I can give a
report. I've used it in temps ranging from low teens to
triple digits & in all weather conditions. It's done
several Iron Butt rides where it's been on for over 24
hrs at a time & it hasn't skipped a beat. I run am MP3 &
sat radio thru it & the sound quality is excellent. My
wife & I need different mic sensitivities & sound volume
levels, so the wide range of adjustments is nice. I
can't believe I spent all those years singing to myself
on long rides & trying to hear my wife yelling at me
from the pillion.
Good product. Thanks Lynn Overbaugh USA
March 2008
Just got back from a 10 day trip with
my wife on our new goldwing have rode down through
France and across the bottom coast into Italy and return
through the alps using the coms i bought from you a few
weeks ago along with my ipod the quality was 100% at
even speeds like 120mph again out standing
cheers steve ( upper cwmtwrch swansea
wales )
Just to say a big thank you, for the help and
advice over the past twelve months, I have my
own training school based in Corby and purchased
your starcom system 12 months ago, initially I
had some teething problems ( my fault ) just
from not setting it up correctly, on the times I
have come down to your offices to seek advice I
have received the most friendly professional
service I could ask for, without your help I
would still be struggling to talk to my
students, and they would still be complaining of
the poor quality of the radios. But with starcom
i can deliver a professional strong clear
instruction to my students , I would certainly
recommend your company to any training school,
and once again thank you for your service
Geoff Wylie Head Instructor Academy Bike
Training Corby Northants
November 2007
Dear StarCom1
We have just completed a week-long run riding around the
perimeter of Southern Ireland on a fleet of Monkey Bikes
in aid of CANCER RESEARCH UK and THE IRISH CANCER
SOCIETY. I’m pleased to report that the StarCom1 units
fitted to our Lead Rider and ‘Rear Gunner’ bike worked
faultlessly, and were also easy to install and
configure. The Lead Rider had a Tom Tom SatNav unit
hooked up via a StarCom1 Bluetoothtm unit, plus a radio
link to the rear rider and Support van, as well as a
mobile phone link – all routed through STARCOM, all of
which was used at some point, and worked very well.Due
to poor weather, traffic conditions, plus the occasional
mechanical breakdown etc., we did sometimes find our
group became fragmented. Having reliable communications
made it possible to ask the head of the pack to wait for
the slower riders, or to call for help when someone
spluttered to a halt. All in all, a great success, and
equipment we’ll be making repeated use of in future.
Many thanks,
Nigel Cox Organiser Round Ireland Monkeybike Run
(RIMrun)2007 18th July 2007
RIDE
Dec
2006 (Starcom1 Advance on-bike communication kit)
The
system gives crystal clear sound, even at high speed on
the fairing-free GSR and the rider-to-pillion voice
activated system really works.Start speaking and the
music mutes: stop speaking and the music fades in again.
BMW
ON July 2006 BMW owners news USA (Product
reviews)
The
usual tests on the open road produced crisp clean audio
at all speeds. On a 2,000 mile road trip, the Starcom1
Advance deftly shuffled between lengthy rider-to-rider
radio conversations, pre-recorded music, or the
occasional incoming cell phone call...
Moscow AtoZ Bike Ride
It was great
to meet you last week at the MCN bike show. As I
mentioned, our website
www.moscowatoz.co.uk
has all the best photos... In terms of comments on
the kit, we thought it was great. 4000 miles in 6½
days would have been a nightmare if we’d not been
able to chat or listen to our
IPODs. ... I even conducted a radio
interview back with the UK whilst on the move
between Latvia and Moscow – using the Bluetooth
connection for the mobile. Fab!
Graham
Hoskins
February
08 2006
BBC
Sports disabled personality of 2006 (Kevin
Alderton is awarded the BBC award as Disabled Sports
personality of the year, 2006.)
"In short, the
equipment you have supplied has been absolutely
fantastic, and both the team and I would like to pass on
our thanks and gratitude for your support with the
project."
RIDE
Dec 2005 Stefan Bartlett (RIDE Editor)
I've
fitted a StarCom1 rider-to-pillion intercom to the GS...
Loud and clear and takes the boredom out of
motorway runs...
BMW
ON July 2005 BMW owners news USA (Product
reviews)
"The
printed instructions were simple, written in perfect
English, and the units came with a variety of extra zip
ties and fasteners for a super clean, almost factory BMW
installation..... At all in-town speeds, it
was as if we were sitting across from each other having
a normal conversation....... The construction
quality of the switching unit and accessory cables is
even better than we expected..... we feel Starcom1
meets our needs with a quality communication system.
Motorcycle Rider
March 2004 Four star rating
****
The
StarCom 1 is the latest in a long line of intercoms that
have landed on my desk and have promised the earth. You
know the sort of thing. Easy to use, crystal clear
communications, simple to install, blah, blah, blah.
But you know – this one worked. The real beauty is
its versatility. As standard, the StarCom 1 can be used
as a rider to pillion, rider to rider or for solo rider
use. You just buy additional headsets and connectors
when you need them to add a mobile phone or radio. Plus
you can connect it to a satellite navigation or radar
detection system.
I
tested the StarCom 1 on two different bikes – an
unfaired 800cc V-twin cruiser and a 750cc sports bike
with an exhaust to rival a MotoGP bike. And it worked
perfectly on both, even at speeds I shouldn’t have been
doing. Unlike every other system I’ve tried, the
VOX system actually worked, meaning I didn’t have to
wire up a push-to-talk switch, plus I could cruise to
the relaxing sounds of Chopin or race to the Red Hot
Chilli Peppers thanks to the stereo music input.
(Reproduced by permission of Motorcycle Rider, the BMF
magazine)
OnTwoWheels October 2004
There
are plenty of bike communication systems
out in the shops these days but there
are also plenty of useless systems out
there too. The StarCom1 however is
in a league of its own, setting the standard
for all bike inter-com companies, as this
product is simply fantastic and really does
work even at ludicrous speeds. The
system provides such a clarity of sound it
is quite easy to imagine that you are not hurtling
down the road on a noisy bike at all. The
tiny speakers are great when listening to music
and pillion moans of “Slow down” were
also very crisp indeed and also extremely
amusing.
Motorbikestoday 2004
“I used
a Mini Disc as an audio source with the unit and the
sound was almost HiFi CD quality. Given the small size
of the speakers , this was an excellent achievement.
Speech was always clear and crisp no matter how illegal
the speed, “
BMW
Club Journal May 2004
"I was
so impressed by the whole package that I felt everyone
else should be made aware of it."
Honda VFR Club
07-11-04
Well I removed the Autocom (Active Rider) from the
GS this week and replaced it with a Starcom1. I did
this as the Autocom had developed a dodgy connection
on the rider headset and needed sending back for
repair. As I needed a system whilst its away I
bought the Starcom, this gave me a good chance to do
some back to back testing.
Both Units provide Rider - Pillion intercom and
allow for the integration of a multitude of
ancillaries, I have used them both with; IPAQ for
GPS/Music, Nokia mobile phone, and Alan446 PMR.
Personal Conclusion
The Starcom1 gets my vote and I think it will for
all who mainly ride alone. The system has superb
clarity and is especially good at handling high
speed phone calls (I used to get asked if I was
outside/walking when using the Autocom and phone, to
date no one has asked with the Starcom).
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What our customers say!
A brief note aside, to say that cruising on the
continent frequently as I do, the clarity of the
unit allows normal conversation comfortably up
to European legal speeds and in short is a
revelation.
Jon &
Sharon Woods, Kent UK 10th May 2007.
Hi Tony I just want to say that I really
think that you guys at Tecstar are really great,
not just because you helped me out now but
even when I was looking into buying motorcycle
communication you guys answered all of my MANY
questions .You guys were very helpfull
which is one of the main reasons I decided to
buy your product instead of the autocom or the
Behr. You guys always go above and beyond
to help and I think you product is GREAT and has
a GREAT PRICE . Ive read many website links
that RAVE about your customer support . Its
nice to know that there are still companys out
there who care .THANKS AGAIN regards
Bill Pulaski Brooklyn NY USA March 2007
A Report on Communications used during the
challenge. STARCOM1 FOR ME IS OUTSTANDING VALUE
FOR MONEY, THE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP IS
FANTASTIC. THE SUPPORT OFFERED BY THE COMPANY IS
FAULTLESS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FOR
ANY BIKER WANTING CLEAR COMMS WITH AN EASY FIT
AND SUPERB QUALITY ..AT A GR8 PRICE
http://www.welshbikers.org.uk/index.php?mainmenu=starcom1
2007
Just wanted to take a minute and compliment you
on your StarCom intercom system. I've been
using it now for a year, giving it the "time
will tell" test. It has performed
flawlessly since day 1 ! It works as good
today as the first day I installed it.
I ride a 2005 Ural Gear Up with a sidecar and
the ability to talk to my wife without yelling
is priceless ! The Bluetooth module was an
upgrade I recommed to ALL users who must remain
in touch by phone. The MP3 player input
works perfect, the sound clairty is amazing,
although drivers behind me must wonder why my
head is rocking while driving !! They have
no idea that I'm "dancing" to the music in my
head.
Once again, thanks for such a great product.
While I was shopping for an intercom system, the
only stipulation my wife had was, "Don't buy a
piece of junk like the other one we had on your
last bike.". After our first road trip,
she commented, "Hey, this intercom actually
WORKS !".
Al Loveman, Cypress Texas USA November
24,2006
I would just like to say what a great system
starcom1 is, we went from somerset to oxford over
the weekend and the wife and i had a great
conversation on the journey the sound was great
crystal clear, the bike is a triumph rocket 111,
fitting the system was pretty straight forward once
i managed to find where my ears were in the helmet,
great product and its British, would highly
recommend, many thanks, Stan and Mary Reynolds.
United
Kingdom September 14, 2006
I just wanted to let you folks know that I am
very pleased with the performance of the Advance
system I purchased from you. I have a 5 yr old
son who has cerebral palsy and is not able to do
many of the things that a typical 5 yr old can.
He does, however, get to go on rides with me and
it is a very special thing that we get to do
together. Your product has made riding more
enjoyable and convenient for both of us by
making conversation so efficient while riding.
Thanks for the excellent technical support in
answering my questions during installation.
Sincerely,
Steve
Stipe July 13, 2006
Hi
ya,
Came in the other day to get a Bluetooth
adaptor module for a starcom1 system I won
on MCN last year. It arrived this morning
and I fitted it this afternoon. It was
real easy to fit…2 minutes to pair up with
the phone and set the levels…and off I went.
10 minutes later and the first phone
call...a quick stop to reset the levels and
away we go. I have to say what a wonderful
piece of kit…now I don’t miss calls can have
my Ipod on in the background and pillions
can tell me when they need the loo or a cup
of tea. Don’t know how I got by without one…
next stop the radios to go bike to bike.
Everyone should have one.
Kindest regards
Duncan Barker-Magowan
March 17, 2006
As a
serving Police Officer and being use to
excellent wireless transmissions I thought
that fitting my star com advance to my
fireblade may be a little bit inferior. Well
I was proved wrong I have found that it
lives up to and beyond all expectations. I
am looking forward in using the bike to bike
radio when I tour France.
Not only
was the quality of build good but sales
and service match the star coms
excellent performance.
Roger Clark.
March 11, 2006 UK
Just thought id drop you a quick note having read
through your testimonials. I cover approximately 50,
000 miles per year on motorcycles and i am out all
day pretty much everyday. I have been using a
starcom one for a while now and its done about 20,
000 miles. So far there's been no problem with
corrosion on connecters, or anything else for that
matter. Looking forward to upgrading to the
advanced kit in a couple of months when i change the
bike again.
Mark Higgins
UK February 20, 2006
Lindsay,
... I checked the operation of the entire
system through my wife’s cell phone (2.5mm
jack adapter to 3.5mm patch cable to the
starcom) She could hear me clearly up
to and including 130mph. Beyond that
speed I couldn’t hear here due to the wind
noise. Well done.
Once again, kudos for a great product and
matching exceptional customer service!!!
V/R
Steve and Emily Eide UK
February 13, 2006
Greetings from Roy and Daryl Carew, Binningup,
Western Australia
We are writing to congratulate you on a great
product.
My wife and I are the happy owners of your
Starcom 1 system, fitted to our 1995 Honda
CBR1000F, HJC CS12 and Nolan N61 full-face
helmets.
The Starcom is a pleasure, I use it for
solo commuting to work and back and for two-up
weekend trips in combination with an iRiver T10.
The radio stations, recorded music on the iRiver
and pillion to passenger speech are all crystal
clear. I've listened to everything from Bach to
Hendrix and they all sound great (subject to
requiring sufficient volume to compensate for
wind noise through the helmet at higher speeds).
The VOX volume control and mute system systems
works brilliantly and as a bonus, can be tricked
into turning up the volume on favourite music
tracks by opening up the helmet visor to
increase background wind noise into the mike
(without overwhelming the speakers).
We bought the system over the internet and found
it arrived promptly and contained everything I
needed to install it without any undue fuss,
requiring only a bit of common sense and
attention to detail. It has increased the
pleasure of riding by a quantum leap, I would
recommend one as a first accessory on any new
bike!
Thank you for a terrific product at a very
reasonable price.
Regards Roy and Daryl Western Australia
February 12, 2006
The sound quality and features of the unit
are indeed second to none at any speed. The
price was exemplary to begin with. Now
having had the pleasure of dealing with the
customer services side for what was (really)
a trivial matter I can honestly say that
Techstar have gained a loyal and vocal
customer. When the time comes I look forward
to buying, testing and no doubt enjoying the
new unit!
Once again thank you for your help! Regards
Mr M
Magee January 13, 2006
Lindsay, I
just wanted to let you know that I received my
Starcom1 order today! It’s absolutely unbelievable
that I can have something I’ve ordered from England
at my doorstep faster than most items I order from
companies within the USA. Incredible service! Thank
you!
Paul USA 5th
November 2005
Hello Tony at Tecstar!
I would like to report an extremely satisfying
success with my Tecstar 1 unit purchased
recently for a 2,000 mile trip on my BMW
K1200LT. Also, I have a marketing message that
perhaps your company could use! It is a
great match with an IPod. The device functioned
flawlessly, and I simply plugged in the BMW
adaptor to
a port on the cycle, and placed the unit in my
tank bag. The installation of the helmet
speakers was easy, and the VOX adjustment was
equally simple.
The bonus point was that, with the enclosed
music lead, I was able to simply plug in my IPod
to the Tecstar unit, and enjoy endless music.
This also enabled me to eliminate the bulky CD
changer located in one of the trunks of the BMW,
so I could fit more luggage.
Your product is fabulous, and a bargain compared
to the unit offered by BMW or Behr.
thanks again!!!!
Gregg Tucker WI USA October 20, 2005
I recently bought a bluetooth connection from
you.... My wife called me on it and asked where
I was. I said I was on the bike but she didn't
believe me as she couldn't hear the engine or
wind noise. I was doing 60mph at the time so
testimont as to how good it is.
However wife still doesn't believe I was out on
the bike so I am still in doghouse - never mind!
Conclusion - good product and easy to set up.
Well done.
Cheers
Andy Walker United Kingdom October 3rd
2005
Hi Lindsay
Just thought I would let you know I installed
and tested the system on my BMW R1200GS this
past weekend. Pretty cool and all it is
made out to be. Easy to install and works
like a dream. Your manual is easy to read
and to the point. I couldn't believe the
clarity of the sound at 170kmh. Certainly
makes riding more pleasurable being able to
converse with my wife riding pillion not to
mention being able to listen to music. Thanks
for a great product.
Regards
Richard
Tustin New Zealand September 26, 2005
Thanks for helping me out today. The system now
works fine and you spent enough time to go
though it all with me, which I appreciated.
Customer service indeed. I went home listening
to "Mrs GPS" and the directions, can't wait for
the BlueTooth for the phone....Many Many Thanks
for the service and wonderful product,
Best regards,
Tim Smithson 02 Aug 2005
We received the Starcom about 5 days ago
and have been on three long rides with it.
We are currently using it as only an iPod
interface and a rider to pillion intercom.
We absolutely love it! The VOX works like a
charm. I tried another brand of intercom
system before the Starcom1 and it was fairly
well useless above 50 mph. The Starcom1 is
loud and clear at...Well let's just say well
over the legal speed limit. Okay, 100+ mph
does not pose a problem to Starcom1!
I am simply amazed!
Best regards, Andrew Knight
Orangevale, CA August 01, 2005 6:43 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know how
impressed I have been with the Starcom kit I
bought.
The kit is installed into a Caterham 7, with
two way radio, and PTT switch. I have just
got back from a 2000 mile blast through
France which included 4 track days.
On the road I have been using the Peltor
practice headsets and on the track the
helmet kits. The kit works brilliantly, I
run without a screen and could still hear my
passenger/other cars and mp3 player crystal
clear.
To say I'm very impressed is an under
statement, the tech support from Tecstar has
been second to none. I would highly
recommend this company and product.
Robert Smith - Caterham 7 - Jul 05
After trying 2 other systems and not being
really happy I tried your StarCom intercom
system. After 6 months now I am really happy
with it. We have travelled on a mega European
trip of over 4000 miles and the system works
great, the best part is the automatic volume
control up and down we can talk normally at
30mph and the same at 80mph without having to
shout. We ride a Harley Davidson with open faced
helmets, no problem!
I would recommend this system to anyone.
Regards.
Chris
Robbins. Peak Riders.
Wow! Love the comms system you have supplied
us. ...... Nothing is ever straight forward
or simple these days, but Starcom1 is just
that - straight forward and simple.
Your service support is also much
appreciated. No fuss, no hassle, nothing a
problem. Every biker needs a Starcom1.
Whether its bike to bike, passenger to rider
or you simply want to "ride to the beat",
Starcom1 is numero uno
Mr & Mrs P.Renucci Cumbria June 9th 2005
This is the best product I have ever bought to
compliment my motorcycle. I attach my Ipod
and have music all day. My wife and I look
forward to long trips with conversation and
music. music is crystal clear at 120mph. this is
a great product.
Rich Cipollino. USA 26 May 2005
I had to take the time to tell you guys/gals, I
am very impressed with my new Starcom1 unit. I
am still tweaking volume/VOX settings to
perfection, but the sound quality from this unit
is just incredible. I have a Garmin 2610 GPS,
Motorola Cell phone, and RIO MP3 player hooked
into it. I originally had a problem with
my CAB-35 cable (GPS was nearly inaudible), but
you promptly replaced that (thank you). The new
one works perfectly. It is true what I've heard,
I got my first cell phone call while clipping
along at 70 MPH and the person I was talking to
had absolutely no idea I was on the bike. They
told me that they could not hear any wind noise
at all. And I could hear them much more clearly
than expected. The automatic volume adjustment
works perfectly, not too loud when stopped, and
not too low at speed. I imagine that had to be a
tough problem to solve, because that is such a
subjective thing. But I think you nailed it.
.......
I hope you sell a zillion of these. I will be
bragging about you every chance I get.
Thanks!!! -John Gilmore
Dear
Sir,
I am
writing to say how pleased I am with the
intercom set-up I purchased from you earlier
this year. I installed it on my Harley Davidson
Heritage and had no problems at all following
the instruction provided. Since fitting it my
wife and I have traveled from Kuwait down to
Oman via Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai and
back. We have also been across Saudi Arabia and
into Jordan and the intercom has performed
faultlessly. The ability to mute music when
conversing is an advantage that I had not
thought of and was not available on other types
of intercom, it works extremely well.
Mike
Coombs 9th May 2005
Hi Tony
I heard
about the StarCom unit via word of mouth. I was
looking at an alternative make and found the
price to be extremely high once you source all
the extras, leads etc etc. Anyway, made the call
to Alan and his team at Tecstar and spoke to a
very helpful lady on the phone. She was
extremely knowledgeable about the product and
pretty much answered every question I had at the
time. Decided that I was going to be Mr
Impatient and actually drive to their offices
and purchase two of the units, one for me and
one for a friend. Alan took time out to go
through the whole unit with me, so off I left
with two of them in tow.
Fitting
it to the bike was a little tricky as I had to
get it under the rear seat and for any of you
that have a 2005 – YZF-R1, you will know what I
mean, however I did manage to work a perfect
solution that secures it perfectly to the bike
and still allows you to get the toolkit under
the seat too.
Any, cut to the performance of the unit. I have
my iPod hooked up as well as my mobile phone
(Nokia 6310i) and the initial surprise was that
the faster I went the louder the music became.
Awesome, totally Awesome. Now, the time came
when I was listening to one of my
favourite
Britney tracks and at one of my
favourite
circuits. Some would say that Britney would
never sound good, but let me tell you, she sound
awesome at 152mph as I initiated the R1’s
sub-light engines down the straight. No joke,
that speed and crystal clear music, even though
I have custom earplugs fitted into my ears.
Clear as a whistle. Phone calls at any speed are
excellent audio quality also.
I am
not one for reading manuals, but let me assure
you it is worth reading the manual for the
starcom, don’t wing it, follow the simple
instructions and you will be fine. I would be
more than happy to recommend this unit to
anyone. It is totally awesome. The tech guys up
there are also exceptionally helpful with
advice. This device is one of the first units I
have ever purchased that basically does exactly
what is says on the tin and performs above
expectations”
Toni
Chaffin UK 6 May 2005
Dear Sir.
I received my Starcom1 the next day after
placing my order. I must say that the
performance when listening to voice prompts
from my Mio 269 sat nav is superb, ear plugs
or no ear plugs. The ability to preset the
volume on the music channel coupled with the
auto volume feature make this a far better
product for sat nav than the Autocom system.
Your advice on the phone was also better
than my experience with Autocom. So far I'm
very impressed and convinced that the
Starcom1 is the best choice for my purposes.
Jerry Steele Shropshire
I received your starcom 1 yesterday. all I
can say is WOW! what a system. I am
very impressed. this is what I have been
looking for for quite some time. thank you
for marketing a superior product.
Richard Cipollino UK 21 April 2005
Hi,
Not sure who I spoke to at your open day, but I
was the one on the 'Wing Trike. I said I would
give some feedback with regard to your headsets,
so here it is. I fitted the headsets when I got
home, as you may know I previously had J & M's
in the open face hats so this made it slightly
different for the fitting as it would have done
for un modified hats, but it was fine, no
problems at all. I did hold the boom mike
and the lead to the helmet strap metal fitting
with a couple of small zip ties, just for peace
of mind and it worked like a dream.
Two suggestions if I may, one, the connection
lead supplied was too long for the driver, it
actually touches the paintwork, so I put an
extra loop in it (reducing the length by about 6
or 7 centimetres) and fixed with another zip tie
(where would we be without them ?), so you may
like to consider shortening the lead or put an
extra couple of loops in the same lead, that
would do it. I'm a smidge under 6 foot by
the way, so I consider myself 'average' height
for a 'Wing rider. Two, the ends of the
connection lead are metal, don't know if this
would be affected by rain or not, but maybe, but
certainly the end that connects to the bike
could do with a rubber cover, similar to the J &
M's because it's likely to do some damage if it
hits the paintwork, if dropped etc. just a
thought.
Now then, the audio quality. Superb, much,
much better than the J & M's, much clearer in
the intercom and from the radio. The guy I
spoke to was telling me that one of the reasons
your system should be better for wind noise was
because it's all inside of the helmet and it
seems to be spot on, much less wind noise and,
as a bonus, I don't seem to have as much
alternator whine and all this is with open face
hats.
So, very pleased thank you, I shall pass this
report on to my friends and anyone else that I
know. I'm even considering buying another
two sets at some time for the full face hats and
flogging the J & M's, how's that for praise !
Graham
Butler, Chairman
Mayflower Motor Cycle Club
18 April 2005
Details: Hi guys,
> Just wanted to say a very BIG thank you for
providing a top quality product! I've used
several low grade rider to pillion units before
and have been very disappointed in performance
and quality, but the Starcom unit does exactly
what it says on the box. Also, thanks for
talking me into getting the Kenwood UBZ-LJ8 -
the whole system performed perfectly, right out
of the box after fitting. Used it on a two day
run with 50 other riders this weekend and I
can't rate it highly enough. Well done!
> JK
(Juz Krewzin)
Keiron Gray (Loddon Norfolk) April 4, 2005
> Details: Hi,
> I purchased a pair of headsets for
my 1999 goldwing from you last year which
included the new mobile phone connection port
for my nokia phone, I recall this was the first
set with the new phone connection you had
supplied and wanted feed back! > Fantastic! the
headsets are simple to fit ,the quality of sound
is great and the mobile phone connection gives
fantastic sound quality with ease of use, I have
a Autocom system on my Hyabusa which is as clear
but the phone connection is not as simple to
use! As the Chairman of The Somerset Bike Rally
and Motorcycle Club I will be recommending your
systems to all my members!
>> Thank
you Dave Wallis January 19, 2005
Tony,
Whilst using the web to look up your phone
number to enquire about progress of my order for
additional cables I happened to look at the
testimonials and thought you may be interested
in my comments. I am now approaching a year of
use of a Starcom 1 unit. Originally installed on
a Bandit and now a Triumph Sprint it has worked
perfectly! I wear an open-face helmet and have
no trouble carrying on a conversation at speed
up to 100MPH, at that point the wind noise is
such that I can't hear my pillion, but he can
still hear me in his full face helmet
perfectly.Using the phone is a dream. I don't
think anyone has realised that I am hacking up a
motorway on a bike! Brilliant! A final point
which has proved very useful is the ability to
fall back on a 9V battery. When using loan
bikes, or when test riding new ones, the ability
to pop the unit in a pocket with a battery and
carry on using it has been a Godsend, and all
this as standard!
> Robin
Brough
Well I must say well done once again, just got
back from Italy after doing 4700miles on my Bird
with you system wired to a MP3, Nokia Phone, and
now road angel gps gatso finder. I can tell you
now that out of the 30 bikes that went, only 2
ran your system. All other bikes ran Autocom.
Why I am again taking the time to say well done
to your company as that at flat out speeds I
could still hear my music and hold a phone
conversation, had to slow down for the phoned
(155mph ish) due to wind noise. "ALL" autocom
units gave up the ghost at the 100-120 mark.
Though you would like to know just how good your
system really is. Thanks again.
Peter
Symons UK
Dear Sirs:
I received my order for the StarCom 1. I have
installed the unit and have tested it out. I
must say that you have under stated your unit.
This is the best communications system I have
ever used. I am currently a Law Enforcement
Officer, (24 yrs.) employed by the Manatee
County Sheriff's Office in Florida. I hold the
rank of Sgt., and use to be assigned to the
motorcycle squad. Even the head gear we used for
communications was not near as clear as what
your unit is. Needless to say, I am very
impressed and very pleased with my purchase.
Hooking up the unit was as easy as advertised.
Michael
Kenyan Florida
USA
Dear Sir,
I recently restored a 1982 Goldwing GL 1100
Aspencade. The original audio/telecom system
needed to be replaced. After doing some
research, I purchased your Starcom system and
installed it. Today, I got around to test
driving my Goldwing. The Starcom system works
perfectly. Listening to the radio, talking to
the passenger and even receiving a phone call is
pure luxury, worthy of a Goldwing. The Starcom
system is definitely top of the line with a
price ticket that can't be beaten. I also want
to thank you for your quick technical assistance
to rewire my phone hook-up and to make
adjustments to be able to use my stereo. I can
recommend the Starcom system to anyone who wants
it ALL.
John Rillaerts Indiana USA
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"The Starcom 1 is great! I am using a Valentine 1,
wireless phone, two way radio (both GMRS and CB) as
well as the tunes from the my radio with no
problems. My wife can't believe the voice
quality when she calls me to find out where I am
while out wandering on the back roads. I had
one small problem with a bad connector and the folks
from Tecstar were fantastic - sent me a replacement
part and things worked like a champ. We have
used Chatterbox, Autocom, and the Commcenter for
bike to bike and music over the last 5 years and the
Starcom 1 is the best by far - audio is great (with
my ear plugs in), no problems with ground loops or
cross talk from two way radios or ignition noise -
it's a great product."
Thanks
Phil Space, VA USA
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The chapter has been
investigating bike/bike and rider / passenger
communications systems for some months with a view to
choosing a system that we could recommend to all of
our chapter members. We also needed a radio
link for our road captains and marshals for the ride
outs that we conduct every month. After testing a couple
of systems we have settled on the Tecstar system and a
Kenwood PMR 446 radio (legal frequency and power
output). We currently have 2 sets in use
though the intention is to buy more. The main reason for
choosing your equipment was that it did just what you
said it would and was easy to fit. I am also very
impressed with the “after Sales” service that I have
received. Six
bikes from Bridgwater Chapter took part in the Antwerp
500 mile run in October (24-26) and the ability to
communicate between the bikes ensured that we did not
leave any rider behind at lights or junctions etc with
no idea as to what direction we had taken next. We also
used the mobile phone and were told that the other party
did not realise that the call was conducted from a
motorcycle Travelling at speed in Belgium. In total we
covered over 1250 miles over the weekend and I know that
others in our club are going to order sets of equipment
from you. Please feel free to use any of the
information contained in this email as a recommendation
as to the quality of the system and very good service
that your company embraces.
Dave
Holden, Harley Owners Club (Bridgewater Chapter
UK)
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Greetings
from across the pond!
I have to tell you guys that I think the StarCom1
intercom is completely amazing! I installed
my StarCom1 in my Honda Pacific Coast on Friday before a
200-mile road trip. The trip went just swimmingly and
the folks who called me whilst I was on the road had no
idea they were talking to me as I was zipping up
Florida's Turnpike at 75+ miles per hour on my
motorcycle! I used to own a BMW K1200LT, which had
integrated into it a BMW ComSystem intercom
(OEM-manufactured by J&M). I have to tell you that your
StarCom1 is every bit as good as good as the BMW
ComSystem, does everything the ComSystem can do, and is
only one quarter of the cost!
Cheers!
Gregory Pius,
Florida USA
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Just to
let you know that the phone is working perfectly with
the intercom. Was chatting on it just above the national
speed limit and the caller did
not even know I was on my bike.
Thanks for all of your help.
Dr
David Welch, Glasgow.
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I just wanted
to send a quick email to thank all at Tecstar for the
excellent service I have received from my first contact
right through to the completed set-up of my Starcom
Motorcycle Helmet Communication System. The staff
have been incredibly helpful in making sure the product
that they supply has not only met the advertised
specifications but has been tailored to fit my needs
perfectly, I now have a very neat installation of the
Starcom that is extremely easy to plug into, leaving me
on the bike & ready to take phone calls within seconds.
It really is possible to hold a phone conversation
without the caller knowing you are on the bike, does
take some getting used to though, voices in the head!
The only real disadvantage I have found with the unit is
on day trips when I
have the rider/pillion intercom connected, no more
silence from the back! Sue is able to talk to me very
clearly at all speeds, comments on my riding skills,
directions I'm taking & of course speed are now readily
available all the way to our destination, we have tried
to beat the unit but conversation has been easily held
from 0 - Silly. I chose the Starcom over a more
expensive competitor because of the infectious
enthusiasm of the Tecstar staff for their product, it
really was a good decision for me.
Tony (Yamaha
FJR1300) Cambridge
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Dear
Tecstar
The
system is perfect, user friendly and it does exactly
what it says on the box. Would I recommend it to other
motorcyclists??? Absolutely !!! not only for the quality
of the product though this alone is recommendation
enough but for the fantastic after sales once again
thank you.
MR D.
PACEY (Nottingham)
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Hi,
I bought a Starcom1 system from
yourselves a few months ago, however I only recently
started using the system on 2/8/03.Having entered
The "Nick Sanders MOTOCHALLENGE" travelling the UK,
my girlfriend & I found the system to be fantastic
as it made our journey most entertaining. Rode once
without the system on "boring". We both found the
Starcom1 system worked brilliantly at "all speeds
(100+).We would just like to congratulate you for
supplying a fantastic intercom system at an
affordable price.
Many Thanks
Chris (Lang) & Lorna (LINCOLN)
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My biker pal Mike, and
I, purchased Two way radios and head sets for a tour
around the highlands of Scotland, I then wanted to go
one step further and add music to the set up to have
some entertainment and keep up with, travel and news in
general. I expressed an interest in the Starcom 1
that Tecstar had developed and they sent me details, the
Starcom was the answer it allows two way radio input,
music input and with the addition of a second head set,
my pillion can enjoy the music and we can talk with
absolute clarity to one another, throughout the full
speed range of my ST1100, and if you wish you can set
the VOX to cut out the music whilst in conversation, the
next item I shall be ordering from them will be the
input for my mobile phone. My real reason for writing is
to congratulate Tecstar on the product but perhaps more
importantly the Customer service and attention to detail
that the company afforded me, in particular Mr Allan
Jones, he was very helpful and the speed of turn around
from order to delivery in my last experience was amazing
(Item posted on Tuesday night returned Thursday).
So thank you Tecstar, and for any one considering bike
communications give Tecstar a call (01480 399499) you
will not be disappointed.
Keith Duffy. (LANCS)
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We went
to the BMF Tail End Show last weekend and as usual the
weather was perfect.
Whilst there I purchased an intercom from StarCom.
The StarCom 1 rider to passenger kit we bought has
really surprised us both with the clarity of
communication it provides. Even at 'excessive' speeds a
normal conversation is possible. This kit is excellent.
Connect the power wire to the bike's auxiliary wire, the
other power wire to an earth. Plug in the headsets,
audio lead and phone lead and it's done. The unit sits
nicely under the seat above 'a box' near the rear light
cluster. Held in place with the strap that holds 'the
box' in place. Little velcro pads that come in the kit,
stop it sliding about and prevent it rubbing anything.
Ten minutes and it's ready to go, ten more minutes to
fit the headsets into our helmets and we were on the
drive setting the volume and VOX sensitivity. Getting
the headphones in the correct place was a bit of trial
and error, but once the place was sorted more velcro
stops them moving.
The phone lead was an extra to the standard kit and I
thought it was a bit short. It was too short to reach my
phone when it was in my pocket or in Katrine's, so I
emailed the company and asked for a longer one. I had a
replacement lead through my letter box the next morning
(FOC)!
Excellent product, excellent service. Now all I've got
to get used to is talking and riding at the same time.
Doing two things at once is not something I've mastered
yet!
Nigel Cockayne
(Telford)
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Tony
Next
Weekend (23-26) I will have the pleasure of doing a demo
of your Starcom1 system for about 150 BMW riders.
We have an annual get together in Death Valley,
California of the Internet BMW Riders. I'm sure I
can generate some interest in your system. I have
never had a system that integrates all the functions as
well as your system. The audio quality is Superb for a
helmet speaker-type of headset. You are welcome to
publish any of my comments. I brag about this system to
everyone.
Thanks,
Mick Tucson, AZ USA
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