696 PLUS Bluetooth Off-Road Intercom - Rugged Radios
RRP696
The Rugged Radios 696 PLUS Bluetooth Off-Road Intercom combines hands-free in-vehicle conversation with Bluetooth music and phone connectivity for recreational off-road driving. It lets occupants communicate through compatible wired headsets or helmet kits while bringing a paired phone or tablet into the audio system for trail rides, sand-car trips, and other shared-cockpit driving.
Independent volume and VOX controls let you adjust listening level and voice activation, while front-panel controls handle music and phone functions. The RF-shielded housing is intended to help manage electrical interference in modern vehicles, and an additional crew port supports five-seat setups with the required connected equipment. A 3.5mm output can feed recording equipment or an external sound system using the appropriate connection. This intercom uses compatible OFFROAD wiring and does not accept STX Stereo intercom cables.
Includes:
- (1) Rugged Radios 696 PLUS intercom
Specifications
| Manufacturer / brand | Rugged Radios |
|---|---|
| Part Number | RRP696 |
| Product Type | Intercoms |
| Primary Application | Recreational UTV and off-road cockpit communication; Sand cars, Jeeps, and prerunners with suitable mounts; Bluetooth music, calls, and compatible navigation audio |
| Model / SKU | 696 PLUS / RRP696 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth music and phone calls |
| Controls | Independent volume and VOX; music/phone controls |
| Expansion | Additional crew port for five-seat configurations |
| Audio output | 3.5mm |
| Housing | RF-shielded |
| Dimensions | 4.5 inches wide x 1.5 inches high x 6 inches deep |
| Cable restriction | Not compatible with STX Stereo intercom cables |
Fitment
Common Uses:
- Recreational UTV and off-road cockpit communication
- Sand cars, Jeeps, and prerunners with suitable mounts
- Bluetooth music, calls, and compatible navigation audio
Fitment Notes:
- Requires matching headsets or helmet kits, intercom cables, power installation, and a suitable mount.
- Two-way-radio integration requires a separate compatible radio and connection components.
- Does not work with STX Stereo intercom cables.
- Choose the appropriate UTV-specific mount or universal faceplate for the vehicle; no direct vehicle fitment is implied.
FAQs
Can I use STX Stereo cables?
No. Rugged explicitly states that the 696 PLUS does not work with STX Stereo intercom cables.
Can I play music and take phone calls?
Yes. Bluetooth connects a compatible phone or tablet for music and calls, with controls on the intercom.
Does it include a two-way radio?
This is the intercom listing, not a complete radio kit. A compatible two-way radio and its connection components are separate.
Can I record the in-car audio?
The 3.5mm output can send audio to compatible recording equipment using the appropriate cable or interface.
What space does it need in the dash?
The listed housing dimensions are 4.5 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and 6 inches deep. Allow additional connector and cable clearance.
