Airboating in Nebraska
The rivers of Nebraska are great to airboat on. Most of them have soft sand. We have the Platte River, Loop Rivers and the Elkhorn. These are the main ones we run on although there are others that I have not been on yet.
The rivers of Nebraska are great to airboat on. Most of them have soft sand. We have the Platte River, Loop Rivers and the Elkhorn. These are the main ones we run on although there are others that I have not been on yet.
We use nothing but Sena Intercoms. These have been the best ones we have found for noise reduction on the airboats. Currently we have 2 models. The SMH10 and the 30k. The SMH10 can work with up to 4 headsets. The 30k can work with up to 4 headsets in Bluetooth mode and unlimited in the Mesh mode.
The SMH10 is a Bluetooth 3.0 Stereo Headset with long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for outdoor sports and activities. With the SMH10, you can call hands-free on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to stereo music or voice instructions of GPS navigations by Bluetooth wirelessly, and have intercom conversations in full duplex with your companions. Thanks to the latest Bluetooth and the advanced digital processing technology, the SMH10 offers the best sound quality in its class. The easy-to-access and intuitive button operations make the SMH10 a perfect companion for outdoor sports.
Bluetooth 3.0 Firmware upgradeable Bluetooth intercom up to 900 meters (980 yards)* Multi-Pair Bluetooth intercom for 4 persons 4-Way Conference Intercom Bluetooth stereo headset Bluetooth music playback control by AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile): play, pause, track forward and track back Easy headset Controls by versatile Jog Dial Sufficient sound level with integrated audio booster Bluetooth hands-free for Bluetooth mobile phones Bluetooth headset for GPS navigations Durable, sweat and water resistant Can be used while charging on road trips Up to 12 hours talk time, 10 days stand-by time Individual volume control for each audio source Two year warranty and customer support services from SENA on the intercom. * in open terrain - 100 to 200 yards on an airboat
The 30K is a state-of-the-art motorcycle and powersports MESH INTERCOM® communication system. The unit provides a sleek and aerodynamic design that offers a versatile jog dial that maximizes the ease of use for users. Sena Mesh Intercom® technology is now here and ready to change your ride. Simply press the button on top of the 30K to turn on public mode, and you will be automatically and instantaneously connected to a virtually limitless amount of 30K users within a mile range. Intercom connections are also now more stable than ever with Senas new Mesh Intercom® technology. When one of a groups riders goes out of range, the rest of the group remains seamlessly connected while the 30K still intelligently searches for the lost connection and reconnects automatically once back in range. No longer will you have to worry about losing half of your group due to a Bluetooth chain linked connection of the past. With private mode you can invite and communicate with up to 16 riders at a range of up to 1.2 miles*, while an endless amount of Guests can join to listen in as well. When riding with 5 or more riders, the Mesh Intercom will intelligently keep the group connected at a range of up to 5 miles* in ideal riding environments. Linking the 30K with the Sena 30K Utility App (for iPhone and Android) allows you to configure device settings and access our quick guide at the click of a button. The 30K can also easily connect to the Sena RideConnected App to intercom with a virtually limitless amount of riders over an infinite range, so long as you are connected to a mobile network.
The 30K has a new quick charge feature meaning just 20 minutes of charging gets riders an impressive 5 hours of Bluetooth intercom use, or 3 hours Mesh Intercom® use. With its revolutionary dual-antenna, riders may now simultaneously use all of the features of the 30K, such as Mesh Intercom® and Bluetooth intercom. Once youre on the road, complete control of the 30K can be done through hands-free voice commands. Intuitive technology ensures safe, controlled riding as you seamlessly move through music, phone, and intercom features. Bluetooth 4.1 Talk time: Bluetooth intercom: 13 hours: Mesh intercom: 8 hours Bluetooth intercom up to 1.2 miles* in ideal conditions, expect up to 200 yards on an airboat Mesh Intercom up to 1.2 miles* in ideal conditions, expect up to 200 yards on an airboat Advanced Noise Control® Intuitive voice prompts and voice commands Water resistant for use in inclement weather Built-in FM radio tuner Bluetooth pairing for mobile phones Bluetooth handsfree for Bluetooth mobile phones Firmware upgradeable Two year warranty and customer support services from SENA on the intercom. * in open terrain - up to 200 yards on an airboat
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In Kansas the only river that I have boated on is the Arkansas river. It is more gravel than in Nebraska. There are some rocks in the bottom of the river also. From just outside of Winfield Kansas we boated down to the mouth of the Kaw Dam in Oklahoma.
On Sunday we go down to Ponca City Oklahoma for breakfast and then travel south to put in below the Kaw Dam and then boat down river to some great location on the Arkansas River. In Kansas and Oklahoma, the Arkansas River is pronounced (Our Kansas River).
We have made several trips to Florida for the Broward County Airboat & Halftrack show. This is always a great weekend of fun. There are always many airboats and halftracks at the show to be able to see what everyone has built. The Show is Saturday & Sunday and then the group gets together for a nice ride into the glades on Monday. We have gotten to be the guests of some very generous people that have given us rides with them on their airboats so we could see the airboating south Florida style.
Here are a few videos of some of the boating I have had the opertunity to do here in Nebraska.
An enjoyable way to enjoy the rivers.