NEW ORLEANS, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh based Cardo Systems, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of wireless Bluetooth(TM) devices for the consumer market, today announced at the CTIA (Booth #1556) scala rider(TM), a Bluetooth headset for motorcycle helmets.

Specially designed for motorcycle helmets, the scala rider includes a wind-resistant microphone that provides clear audio for communicating while on a motorcycle. Unlike any competing product, the scala rider also offers an FM radio with multiple memory stations as well as a small remote control unit that attaches to the handlebar. With the scala rider, users don't have to remove their hands from the handlebar to manage the most important cellphone and radio functions. Unique voice control functions add further safety and comfort to this high-end device.

The fashionable scala rider kit works with all Bluetooth mobile phones and offers superb features, ease of use and assembly. The super slim speaker fits all helmets, and its advanced features allow users to initiate, receive or reject calls by voice-control.

"The new scala rider(TM) Bluetooth(TM) Headset is a truly unique and immensely feature-rich solution to a real need," said Abraham Glezerman, Cardo's Chairman and CEO. "Now motorcyclists too can benefit from wireless hands-free communication without compromising security or comfort. By empowering motorcycle enthusiasts with cellular use, scala rider is poised to add a huge and hitherto largely neglected community to the world of wireless mobile communication."

scala rider(TM) advantages for bikers: -- Receive, initiate or reject calls either directly from the headset or by voice control or remote control while riding a motorcycle, without the need to let go of the handlebar; -- Use a small, stream-lined headset that is fully weather protected even in rainy and snowy conditions; -- Self-install and begin using the entire system within five minutes, leaving no traces on the helmet when the headset is removed. Cardo's quick-release and re-attachment mechanism for the headset unit renders glue and Velcro obsolete. Just slide it in and out; -- Take advantage of a high fidelity balancing (HIB) Microphone for clear audio even at inter-city speed conditions; -- Benefit from perfect speaker volume at all times without the need for manual adjustments. Thanks to Cardo's embedded Automatic Volume Adjustment technology the speaker volume self-adjusts automatically according to ambient noise level and driving speed; -- Initiate or reject calls by voice control; -- Enjoy FM Radio while on the road. Also great for listening to weather and traffic reports; -- Use the headset and/or radio for approx. 6 hours until recharging from any regular outlet. The Remote Control is powered by standard CR2 batteries and can be attached/removed in minutes.

The scala rider Bluetooth Headset is available through select distributors, retail outlets and directly from the Cardo website ( http://www.cardowireless.com/ ).

The scala rider offered in three versions: Model 100: SRP: $119.99 Model 100 FM (with FM Radio): SRP: $134.99 Model 100 FM/RC (with FM Radio and Remote Control): SRP: $154.99 About Cardo Systems, Inc.

Cardo Systems, Inc. headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA has been specializing in the development, manufacturing and sale of innovative wireless / Bluetooth(TM) consumer devices. Other products by Cardo include the two award- winning scala-500(TM) Headset, and allways(TM) Headset and a Universal Bluetooth Adapter, which converts virtually any standard mobile phone into Bluetooth(TM)-capable cell phones.

Cardo Systems, Inc, 100 High Tower Blvd., Suite 301, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Phone: (412) 788-4533, Toll-Free 1-800 488-0363, Fax: (412) 788-0270.

CONTACT: Belinda Banks of S&S Public Relations, +1-212-946-2823,
Belinda@sspr.com

Web site: http://www.cardowireless.com/
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