When Rugged Radios introduced the RRP660 PLUS in 2016, it added Bluetooth music and phone connectivity to its RRP660 in-vehicle intercom. The system let UTV occupants talk through connected headsets or helmet kits while sharing music from a paired phone or other Bluetooth device.
What the RRP660 PLUS added
The RRP660 PLUS paired wireless audio with the intercom’s voice-activated communication. When someone spoke, the system lowered the music so the crew could hear the conversation, then restored the music afterward. Rugged described it as a two- to four-person system expandable to as many as eight occupants with the appropriate connections.
Front-panel controls included a music play/pause button and a music/cell switch for answering a paired phone. Rugged also specified two inline external USB charging ports. The RF-shielded housing worked with Rugged’s UTV-specific mounts and universal faceplates, making the intercom suitable for a range of dash installations.
Watch the original RRP660 PLUS video
Where it fits in Rugged’s intercom history
The RRP660 PLUS helped establish Bluetooth music and passenger conversation as part of a UTV communication setup. UTV Guide later covered the RRP696 intercom with expanded music controls, which Rugged introduced as a development of the RRP660 PLUS. The RRP660 PLUS also appeared in the Rugged General build and our Can-Am Maverick X3 build.
Shopping for an intercom now? This article documents the 2016 RRP660 PLUS. It is not listed in Rugged Radios’ current intercom catalog. See the current Rugged Radios intercom lineup, including the 696 PLUS Bluetooth intercom, and confirm cable and mount compatibility before updating an older system.
