Cardo Scala G4 Snow Powerset Powerset includes two G4 Snow units. The rugged scala rider G4 is the perfect companion in any winter environment. It lets you communicate with your friends while you enjoy riding the snowy trails. Connect with up to two other snowmobiles or among two riders and their two passengers in crystal-clear conference mode or use any of the other remarkable communication and entertainment options the scala rider G4 has to offer Mobile phone connectivity, A2DP stereo music from your MP3 Player, built-in FM radio and more. The scala rider G4 is hands down the world's most feature-rich communication and entertainment system for snowmobile riders and the PowerSet box brings you two factory-paired G4 units ready to go. Multiple Device Connectivity (MDC) Thanks to MDC technology, the scala rider G4 offers parallel connectivity as follows Snowmobile Intercom conference mode with two other scala rider G4 users and with one of the following Bluetooth devices Mobile Phone (either directly or via a GPS device) GPS device A2DP enabled MP3 Player or Adapter plus built-in FM radio and cable connectivity to external MP3 player Priority Management No need to manually disconnect from intercom or music to receive incoming phone calls or GPS instructions! Technical Specifications General Talk time up to 13 hours Standby time 7 days Charging time 3 hours Certificates FCC, IC,CE, Bluetooth Bluetooth version 2.1 class 1 Chip manufacturer Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) Battery type Rechargeable Li-Polymer (for use in North American style Type A electrical outlets) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for advanced audio Snowmobile Intercom 4-Way (2 riders and 2 passengers) 3-Way (3 separate snowmobiles) 2-Way (rider-to-rider or rider-to-passenger) Mobile Phone Conference Mode (rider, passenger, outside caller) GPS (requires headset profile) Compatible with most major Bluetooth GPS devices GPS voice instructions override music, FM Radio and Intercom calls Supported Mobile Phone Profiles and Functions Headset and Handsfree profiles A2DP/AVRCP profile for wireless streaming stereo from MP3 player or other A2DP device Voice Dial Redial Call Reject Conference mode between outside caller, Driver and Passenger Built-in FM Radio 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz FM receiver RDS functionality (adjusts to best frequencies according to zones) 6-station memory with Search and Store functions Automatic radio muting for incoming calls Software Update Software update-ready directly from PC (requires Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 based PC) MP3 / Music Wireless MP3 music (A2DP) or through cable connected MP3 player Mechanical / Functional Features Fits virtually all snowmobile helmets Quick-Release mechanism to detach Snowmobile Bluetooth headset from clamp Glue-On Option included (in lieu of clamp attachment) Corded microphone and two slim speakers fit even the tightest full-faced helmets Multiple control buttons Mobile phone Channel to Rider A Channel to Rider B Volume Up Volume Down FM Radio MP3 Player Audio Features Multi-Lingual Spoken Status Announcements Specially Calibrated Noise Cancellation Microphone AGC technology automatic volume adjustment of audio signals according to riding speed and ambient noise (AGC covers audio from MP3 Player, Mobile Phone, Intercoms, GPS) VOX technology accept or reject calls by voice commands Design Flip-Up Antenna for intercom extended range of up to 1 mile Fully rain and snow resistant (certified waterproof and dustproof - IP 67) Rugged and streamlined design Charger 110/240V 50/60Hz Universal Travel Charger Charger unit uses USB cable that also serves as software download cable. Compatible with entire scala rider product line Tested in Alaska Includes set of two (2) G4 Snow units.
#1 Does listening to an iPod drain the battery quickly...I need to be able to listen for about ten hours at a time? #2 Does listening to an iPod require a wired connection to the unit?