{"product_id":"rugged-radios-yamaha-yxz-1000r-complete-communication-kit-with-bluetooth-intercom-and-2-way-radio","title":"Rugged Radios Yamaha YXZ 1000R Complete Communication Kit with Bluetooth Intercom and 2-Way Radio","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRugged Radios Yamaha YXZ 1000R Complete Communication Kit with Bluetooth Intercom and 2-Way Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Take your Yamaha YXZ 1000R to the next level with a purpose-built communication system engineered for serious off-road performance. This complete kit delivers crystal-clear in-cab intercom audio, Bluetooth connectivity, and long-range vehicle-to-vehicle radio communication - all mounted via a custom Rugged Radios mount designed specifically for the YXZ. The result is a clean, factory-style installation that looks as polished as it performs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Compatible with Yamaha YXZ models through 2023, this system is built to handle the harshest high-noise, off-road environments. Whether you're navigating a race course or exploring the backcountry, this kit keeps you connected, entertained, and in complete control on every ride.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-Specific Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Rugged Radios mount designed specifically for the Yamaha YXZ 1000R for a clean, factory-style installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with phones, GPS units, and other devices for hands-free music and calls while on the trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOX Music-Dimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically lowers music volume when passengers speak so conversations are never interrupted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 Waterproof Radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the M1 VHF and G1 GMRS radios feature IP67-rated waterproof housings built to handle mud, rain, and off-road abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Range 2-Way Radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay in contact with other vehicles and base camp across long distances with reliable radio communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercom Options - STX Stereo or 696 PLUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both intercoms include Bluetooth and VOX; the STX Stereo adds true stereo music for an upgraded audio experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadio Options - M1 VHF Business Band or G1 GMRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the radio type that best suits your licensing and communication needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver and Passenger PTT Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-to-talk buttons mount to the steering wheel and grab bar for intuitive, hands-free radio operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFCC and CE Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both radios meet FCC and CE certification standards for legal and reliable operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with optional helmet wiring kits, headsets, and wired helmets (sold separately) to fully customize your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntercom \u0026amp; Radio Options - Which to Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTX Stereo Intercom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The premium intercom option featuring true stereo music playback along with Bluetooth and VOX music-dimming. Best for riders who want the highest audio fidelity and a full stereo listening experience during every ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e696 PLUS Intercom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A capable and reliable intercom with Bluetooth connectivity and VOX music-dimming. A great choice for riders who prioritize clear communication and radio performance without needing true stereo music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM1 VHF Business Band Radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on VHF business band frequencies. Requires a business band license. Ideal for organized events, professional teams, or anyone who wants to operate on dedicated business channels with minimal interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG1 GMRS Radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on GMRS frequencies commonly used by recreational off-road communities. Requires a GMRS license. Great for families, clubs, and trail riders who want to communicate with other GMRS-equipped vehicles. Note: GMRS models cannot be programmed outside the GMRS spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free! Please email us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for a delivery ETA or to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Master Communication Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) RRP696 PLUS or STX Stereo Intercom (standard body or remote head)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) M1 or G1 Waterproof Mobile Radio (Business Band or GMRS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Intercom Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Driver PTT (Steering Wheel mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Passenger PTT (Grab Bar mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 15 ft. Antenna Coax Cable with 3\/8\" NMO Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Long Range Antenna (POINT5 or VHF 1\/2 Wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Active Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Packs of R-Wrap Reusable Cable Ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Radio\/Intercom Mount (YXZ-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Rugged Radios is the trusted name in off-road and race communication, relied on by everything from weekend trail riders to professional racing teams. This Yamaha YXZ-specific kit eliminates the guesswork of fitment and wiring - every component is selected to work together seamlessly right out of the box. Customers consistently praise the crisp, clear intercom audio and the reliable vehicle-to-vehicle radio performance, even in the most demanding race and trail conditions. The IP67-rated radios and purpose-built mounting hardware are engineered for years of dependable use no matter what the terrain throws at you. And with Rugged Radios' outstanding customer support team standing behind every order, you can ride with complete confidence knowing help is just a phone call away.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha YXZ 1000R (through 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntercom Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTX Stereo or 696 PLUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadio Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM1 VHF Business Band or G1 GMRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadio Waterproof Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (both intercom options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVOX Music-Dimming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (both intercom options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntenna Coax Cable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntenna Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" NMO Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC and CE Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadsets \/ Helmet Kits Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo - sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware Programming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for custom programming via RT Systems (800-921-4834)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLicensing Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBusiness Band license (M1) or GMRS license (G1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView All Documents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/INST-MCK_General_Install_Instructions_177e169f-574b-43d4-a76e-ee322c79112b.pdf?v=1793140735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Master Communication Kit - Installation Overview\"\u003eMaster Communication Kit - Installation Overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/RACE-GUIDE_cbb118dc-baf1-49ff-ad94-a6e587f28826.pdf?v=1793140739\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Race Guide - Critical Installation Procedures\"\u003eRace Guide - Critical Installation Procedures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/Master_Power_Switch_and_Active_Filter_Connections_577b38b0-1ce2-47ab-9abc-7b4087ebb84f.pdf?v=1793140743\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Master Power Switch \/ Active Filter - Installation Guide\"\u003eMaster Power Switch \/ Active Filter - Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/m1_user-guide_2041b6fe-1c40-4498-a567-00a1507982d6.pdf?v=1793140747\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"M1 Radio - Quick Start Guide\"\u003eM1 Radio - Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/M1-Manual_a06ab963-1b0b-4b6a-9745-67d931a6bc54.pdf?v=1793140751\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"M1 Radio - User Manual\"\u003eM1 Radio - User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/G1_User_Guide_e0c99ab2-919f-43e7-a3ad-1dddaf4d345f.pdf?v=1793140755\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"G1 Radio - Quick Start Guide\"\u003eG1 Radio - Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/G1_Manual_4e2bda16-5a1d-4b73-8736-7562668e8fb7.pdf?v=1793140759\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"G1 Radio - User Manual\"\u003eG1 Radio - User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/STX_-_Quick_Start_Guide_77e0566a-be76-4a03-a8b7-418ece1a24e3.pdf?v=1793140763\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"STX Stereo Intercom - Quick Start Guide\"\u003eSTX Stereo Intercom - Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/UserManual-696PLUS_fa09fdbc-89e8-49e7-82e9-bc81a3bd1b24_847f0b3a-3df0-453f-bfad-1b78d7cba80b.pdf?v=1793140767\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"696-PLUS Intercom - User Manual\"\u003e696-PLUS Intercom - User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a license to use the radio included in this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes, both radio options require a license. The M1 VHF Business Band radio requires a business band license from the FCC. The G1 GMRS radio requires a GMRS license. Both are relatively straightforward to obtain - contact Rugged Radios or visit the FCC website for licensing details. Note that the G1 GMRS radio cannot be programmed outside the GMRS spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre headsets or helmet kits included with this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo - headsets, helmet kits, and pre-wired helmets are not included and must be purchased separately to complete your system. Rugged Radios offers a wide range of compatible options including the RUGGED Wired Helmet Kit, ULTIMATE Alpha Audio Stereo Headset, and AlphaBass Carbon Fiber Headset. These can be added during checkout or purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the STX Stereo and 696 PLUS intercoms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eBoth intercoms include Bluetooth connectivity and VOX music-dimming, which automatically lowers music when someone speaks. The key difference is that the STX Stereo delivers true stereo music playback for a higher-quality audio experience, while the 696 PLUS provides excellent communication performance at a slightly lower price point. If music quality matters to you on the trail, the STX Stereo is the upgrade worth making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the M1 VHF Business Band and G1 GMRS radios?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe M1 operates on VHF business band frequencies, which offer dedicated channels with less congestion - ideal for organized events and professional use. The G1 operates on GMRS frequencies popular in the recreational off-road community, making it easy to communicate with other trail riders and clubs. Both radios are IP67 waterproof and built rugged for off-road conditions. Choose based on your intended use and the frequency your group or event uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this kit compatible with my specific Yamaha YXZ model year?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThis kit is compatible with Yamaha YXZ 1000R models through 2023. If you have a 2024 or newer YXZ, please look for the updated 2024-2025 version of this kit, or contact our team at service@omahasportsandgames.com to confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I add rear seat communication to this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes! The system is expandable with an optional Rear Seat Expansion Kit that allows additional passengers to be connected to the intercom system. Rear seat helmet kits or headsets can be added at checkout or purchased separately. 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