Got bored and put a RMN5021A Commander Series mic for the XTS radio line on an A4 MT2000, and got the famillar "connected" beep. Then i tried the remote functions and they work.
The channel knob, emergency button, and two side buttons will operate the radio fine.
the + - buttons on the front do not adjust audio, but i dont consider it a big deal..
I think this is a fluke, but cool. Has anyone else done this?
The MT i have has a 1.42 version controller firmware.
Commander mic & MT2000
Moderator: Queue Moderator
The XTS3000 uses the same pinout on the accessory connector as the other MTSX series radios, so it's possible...pretty cool to!
I wonder though, how does it change channels through the accessory port...I didn't know there was a line for that input.
-Mike
I wonder though, how does it change channels through the accessory port...I didn't know there was a line for that input.
-Mike
VoIP: BAT-MIKE (228-6453)
Are YOU hamsexy?
ATU# 312
Are YOU hamsexy?
ATU# 312
commander mic
I didnt know there was a port for channel change either. I would think there is a data bus & corresponding ground that it uses.
There was a picture of the 5021 on a thread here awhile back, you mite try looking for it. Ill try and find a pic.
There was a picture of the 5021 on a thread here awhile back, you mite try looking for it. Ill try and find a pic.
-
kc7gr
- Posts: 1032
- Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2002 4:00 pm
- What radios do you own?: Motorola, Icom, Sunair (HF).
How about an A9
I'd be curious to know if the +/- buttons (and everything else) would work with a full-keypad model MT2000. Soon as I can cut loose $100+ or so, I just may try it out.
Bruce Lane, KC7GR
"Raf tras spintern. Raf tras spoit."
5021
Nope, volume controls wont work on a full feature mt2k either.
Tried it on an mtx, works on it as well, minus volume.
Tried it on an mtx, works on it as well, minus volume.
mt2000
I have done the same thing, also out of shear boredom, with my A7 MT2000 and got the same result.
The mic only worked if i connected before turning the radio on, and the volume buttons didnt work (not a big deal). The side buttons, ptt, and channel knob worked fine.
However, probably the one reason I use the conventional mic instead 9 of 10 times (aside from it looking kinda odd on my mt2000) is because the cord on the commander mic is so short. I'm not a very big guy but it tugs at my shoulder with the radio on my belt, it gets annoying. Also, it doesnt fit on the FDNY style shoulder strap.
Mike
The mic only worked if i connected before turning the radio on, and the volume buttons didnt work (not a big deal). The side buttons, ptt, and channel knob worked fine.
However, probably the one reason I use the conventional mic instead 9 of 10 times (aside from it looking kinda odd on my mt2000) is because the cord on the commander mic is so short. I'm not a very big guy but it tugs at my shoulder with the radio on my belt, it gets annoying. Also, it doesnt fit on the FDNY style shoulder strap.
Mike