Condor Posted November 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2011 SO... I just picked up this Nolan 103 helmet off Ebay, and now I'm looking at possible bluetooth head sets. Nolan makes one, as well as J&M... maybe others??. Both will interface with my GPS or phone. But... I'd like to find an adaptor that would plug into the Audio cord on a 2ndGen, and be able to link to a bluetooth headset eliminating the hardwire. Then I could RX and TX with the CB. Basically that's all I'd use it for as the GPS has an integrated MP3 player. Question... Is a J&M Dongle a bluetooth adapter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted November 22, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2011 What's a Dongle?? I believe it is the opposite of a dangle! Sylvester who hasn't a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted November 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2011 A dongle is just a wire to connect one device to another (like phone to USB charger or to computer or radio, etc.). The term is not specific to any device...it's more of a generic term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted November 22, 2011 What's a Dongle?? I believe it is the opposite of a dangle! Sylvester who hasn't a clue. Or a Dingle.... I sure the folks here will take 'Dongle' and run with it.... Still would like to know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted November 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2011 at one time a dongle was a device that was installed between the device and the computer as a hardware key to allow only licensed users to use the software. Easy to copy software...but without the hardware "dongle" it wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2011 at one time a dongle was a device that was installed between the device and the computer as a hardware key to allow only licensed users to use the software. Easy to copy software...but without the hardware "dongle" it wouldn't work. OK, I guess it's like an interface cable but bluetooth?? I guess a call to J&M is in order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted November 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2011 Maybe it's for charging?? I have a great little USB charger ($15 Best Buy) so I can charge anything with a USB "dongle". Don't need to carry the sometimes bulky auto chargers that come with devices. One tiny charger for all my electronics. Me loves it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted November 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Maybe it's for charging?? I have a great little USB charger ($15 Best Buy) so I can charge anything with a USB "dongle". Don't need to carry the sometimes bulky auto chargers that come with devices. One tiny charger for all my electronics. Me loves it! BTW...didn't mean to high-jack yer thread there! Edited November 23, 2011 by Yamamike add photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 22, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2011 A dongle is just a wire to connect one device to another (like phone to USB charger or to computer or radio, etc.). The term is not specific to any device...it's more of a generic term. This would be my best deffinition too, most of the dongles we use are for video cards to split into two outputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted November 22, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 22, 2011 I think this might be what youre looking for, but hang on to your hat when you catch the price. http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=JM-JBLU-BHDG07 Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 22, 2011 Just called J&M. It pays to go to the source... Their 'Dongle' along with their cable will convert our 2ndGen audio systems into wireless bluetooth. So the possibilities are endless. I'll be seriously looking at one once I know the helmet will fit my fat head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted November 23, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2011 Question... What is a "dongle"? Dongle = a small device that plugs into a computer and serves as an adapter or as a security measure to enable the use of certain software. Also, The word dongle was broadcast in episodes of the BBC Goon show in December 1957 and also January 1956. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted November 23, 2011 Dongle = a small device that plugs into a computer and serves as an adapter or as a security measure to enable the use of certain software. Also, The word dongle was broadcast in episodes of the BBC Goon show in December 1957 and also January 1956. Thanks, Oh fountain of trivia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted November 23, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 23, 2011 You guys are entertainment during my lunch!!! I hope all is well with everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 23, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 23, 2011 so a dongle is the same as a gizmobob ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted November 23, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2011 I always thought it was an inverted Dingle..... shows what I know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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