The intercom allows the rider and passenger to talk with each other through the headsets. The intercom can be operated by pressing the PTT switch or by using voice operated transmission (VOX). When voice input is picked up by the rider or passenger microphone, the intercom is automatically activated. This process is known as "breaking VOX".

The rider or passenger can initiate intercom communication. When the intercom is active, tuner and media volume are automatically reduced so the intercom can be heard through the headsets.

For privacy, the intercom is only heard through the rider and passenger headsets. It is not heard through the speakers.

Microphone sensitivity and headset volume can be adjusted. The microphone sensitivity (VOX) applies to both rider and passenger microphones. The rider and passenger headset volumes are adjusted independently.

NOTE

Some local governments prohibit or restrict the use of headset (helmet-mounted) speakers. Check with local authorities and obey all applicable laws and regulations.

1	Intercom on/off icon
2	Increase level (open microphone, intercom on continuously)
3	Intercom state (on/off)
4	Intercom active/idle
5	Decrease level (PTT activation only)
6	Voice activation (VOX) sensitivity level

Figure 1. Intercom Screen

Turning Intercom On/Off

NOTE

If the Intercom is disabled, the selection button will not be greyed out and not selectable.

1.	Navigate: Home > Communications > Intercom.
2.	Select Intercom on/off to turn intercom On or Off. When turned on, the intercom is available for use and the intercom icon is displayed in the status bar. The intercom can be used while on any screen.

Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity: VOX

VOX sensitivity should be adjusted so the microphones break VOX at normal voice volume. The sensitivity level applies to both the rider and passenger microphones.

Adjust the sensitivity as needed if the microphone breaks VOX from unintended sounds, such as road or background noise.

1.	Navigate: Home > Communications > Intercom.
2.	While speaking into the microphone, use the controls (+ or -) to adjust the sensitivity until your normal voice volume breaks VOX. The intercom icon in the status bar should be white (active) when speaking at a normal tone. a. Raise sensitivity: Move the level to the right. The microphone becomes more sensitive. The intercom will activate (break VOX) with quieter sounds through the microphone. b. Reduce sensitivity: Move the level to the left. The intercom will only activate (break VOX) with louder voice or sounds. c. Fully open microphone: Raising the sensitivity to the maximum level will keep the intercom microphone open continually. d. PTT only: Reducing the sensitivity to the minimum level will prevent any VOX operation. The intercom can only be activated with the PTT switch.

Speed Volume

Speed volume is applied to the intercom to compensate for engine noise, wind and road input. As the motorcycle speed increases, the sensitivity of the microphones will automatically decrease. This prevents road noise from breaking VOX. It also prevents unnecessary adjustments to the microphone sensitivity while riding.

Adjusting Intercom Volume: Rider and Passenger Headsets

1.	See Figure 2. Activate the intercom (press the PTT switch or speak loud enough to break VOX).
2.	Adjust the volume while the intercom is active. The intercom volume displays on the screen while the intercom is activated. Rider and passenger headset volumes are independently controlled. a. Rider: Press the volume controls on the left handlebar. b. Passenger: Press the VOL+/VOL- switch on the side of the Tour-Pak.

Figure 2. Intercom Volume

Operating Intercom: Voice Activation, VOX

Speak into the microphone at an adequate level to break VOX. The tuner or media volume will reduce into the background so the intercom can be heard. The intercom icon will turn white (active).

The intercom audio will be heard in the headsets. VOX activated communication is not broadcasted over the CB.

Operating Intercom: PTT Switch

1.	Press and hold the PTT switch (rider or passenger) to activate the intercom. The intercom icon will turn white (active). The tuner or media volume will mute so the intercom can be heard.
2.	Speak into the microphone. While the PTT switch is held, the microphones will remain active regardless of the VOX setting or sound level.

NOTE

If the CB is turned on, pressing the PTT switch will also activate the CB. Any sound in the microphones will be shared over the current CB channel. Turn off the CB or use the voice activation (VOX) feature if there is a need to communicate privately.
To activate the intercom with only the PTT switch (rather than VOX), reduce the VOX sensitivity to its lowest level. See Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity: VOX.