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Handheld alternative to installed radio
Simply explained, I connected my ICOM A5 with the headset adapter plug to a
Powered Radio Shack 8 ohm speaker, plugged in a Telex Microphone, turned down the Side Tone function and powered the set up with the ships 12 volt. I hook into the ships antenna. Since I fly different club ships, this is portable, and I can use my own antenna if the ship doesn't have one. I have found this set up to be very easy to use, and it really works well. I imagine that most handhelds will have the same good results. When I'm not in the ship, this becomes a "Base Station" for the "deck" If anyone needs the specifics on the parts...just email me. FWIW, ICOM tech support was basically useless in helping me part this together. Douglas |
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"DGRTEK" wrote in message ... Simply explained, I connected my ICOM A5 with the headset adapter plug to a Powered Radio Shack 8 ohm speaker, plugged in a Telex Microphone, turned down the Side Tone function and powered the set up with the ships 12 volt. I hook into the ships antenna. Sounds like a lot of wires and cables for something that is supposed to be so simple. I have a tiny Yaesu portable that I simply hang around my neck on a lanyard. It is always right there where I need it. The battery easily lasts all day and is not dependent on the ship's battery. I CFIG a lot and I prefer my student to also have a portable. If we keep them both at a reasonable volume, feedback when transmitting is not a problem. This setup gives me a chance to hear what my student is saying, make sure that the student can hear everything on the radio, and allows me full access to jump in with any corrections or additions. Vaughn |
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Sounds like a lot of wires and cables for something that is supposed to
be so simple. Once you get through the wiring it is a very simple set up. I find it hard to hear well using just the handheld in a noisy cockpit, and would prefer to not use a headset. I tucked the whole mess into a project box and now the only clutter is the microphone cord! I think it's great that you encourage students to carry a handheld. More pilots should. Douglas |
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