Rugged Radios H41 BTH Headset – Behind the Head | Carbon Fiber | H41-CF-V2

Rugged Radios H41 V2 behind the head (BTH) headset for 2-way radio communication in motorsport applications. Carbon fiber finish ear cups. Noise-attenuating speakers and boom microphone for high-noise race environments. BTH design fits inside full-face helmets without interference. 1 lb.

Verify connector compatibility with your specific radio before ordering — adapters may be required for non-Rugged radios.

BTH Design — Helmet Compatibility

The H41’s behind the head (BTH) headband design is specifically engineered for use inside motorsport helmets. The headband wraps around the back of the skull rather than over the top, allowing a full-face or open-face helmet to be worn normally over the headset without the band creating pressure points or fit issues. The speaker cups sit in the helmet’s ear pockets and the boom mic positions at the mouth port. The BTH design is the standard for in-helmet race communication headsets — an over-the-head headset cannot be worn inside a closed helmet. Compatible with most motorsport helmets featuring ear cutouts — verify your helmet’s ear pocket depth and cutout dimensions against the H41’s speaker cup dimensions for a clean fit.

H41 V2

The H41-CF-V2 is the second-generation version of Rugged’s H41 headset, with updated audio drivers and refined boom mic positioning for improved performance over the original H41. Rugged Radios’ H41 is their flagship BTH headset — used across their motorsport customer base from UTV desert racing to rally and circuit applications where driver communication is required.

Audio & Microphone

The H41 uses noise-attenuating speakers tuned for motorsport environments — the high ambient noise levels inside a helmet at race speeds, with engine, exhaust, and wind noise, require speakers with sufficient output and frequency response to deliver clear audio in those conditions. The boom microphone is positioned to capture the driver’s voice clearly while rejecting ambient noise — important for intelligible communication over a 2-way radio channel where audio quality directly affects the usefulness of driver-to-co-driver or driver-to-pit communication.

2-Way Radio Compatibility

The H41 connects to 2-way radios via Rugged’s standard connector. Compatible with Rugged Radios handheld and in-car radio systems. For use with third-party radios (Kenwood, Icom, Motorola, etc.), verify the connector type and use the appropriate Rugged adapter. Confirm connector compatibility with your specific radio model before ordering.

Carbon Fiber Finish

The ear cup shells feature a carbon fiber pattern finish — a cosmetic treatment that gives the headset a motorsport aesthetic consistent with the Rugged Radios product line.

Verify connector compatibility with your 2-way radio before ordering — adapters may be required. Confirm helmet ear pocket dimensions for correct speaker cup fit. For intercom system use (driver-to-co-driver), an intercom unit is required in addition to the headset. Inspect boom mic and cable connections before each event.

Specifications

• Brand: Rugged Radios
• Part Number: H41-CF-V2
• Model: H41 — Version 2
• Type: Behind the head (BTH) headset
• Finish: Carbon fiber pattern
• Compatibility: 2-way radio — verify connector type
• Weight: 1 lb
• Application: Universal — motorsport, off-road, rally, circuit racing