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Posted: 7/7/2022 11:05:25 PM EDT
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You don't need that Y-adaptor. The dual leads on your headset are intended to run to separate PTTs for using 2 radios, with the receives split to each ear. If you only have one radio, just plug one downlead into ta PTT and bundle up and secure the other downlead out of the way.
As for a cost effective PTT, this will do the job: https://www.disco32.com/collections/push-to-talks/products/nexus-u94-a-for-motorola-xts-radios |
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Posted: 7/7/2022 11:26:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You don't need that Y-adaptor. The dual leads on your headset are intended to run to separate PTTs for using 2 radios, with the receives split to each ear. If you only have one radio, just plug one downlead into ta PTT and bundle up and secure the other downlead out of the way. As for a cost effective PTT, this will do the job: https://www.disco32.com/collections/push-to-talks/products/nexus-u94-a-for-motorola-xts-radios Excellent. Thank you. Will I be able to hear traffic over both ear pieces or or just the side I plug into? |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 12:15:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Excellent. Thank you. Will I be able to hear traffic over both ear pieces or or just the side I plug into? Which is fine IMO, it's not a stereo audio signal, so nothing is really gained porting it to both ears. |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 11:06:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just the side you plug in, without spending the coin for the Y-adaptor. Which is fine IMO, it's not a stereo audio signal, so nothing is really gained porting it to both ears. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Excellent. Thank you. Will I be able to hear traffic over both ear pieces or or just the side I plug into? Which is fine IMO, it's not a stereo audio signal, so nothing is really gained porting it to both ears. Thank you. I see an amplified model and a non-amplified model. How do I know which one to go with? |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 11:29:10 AM EDT
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Amplified are with real deal headsets like Comtacs, AMPs, etc. Anything not a Chinese knockoff.
Non-amp'd are for Chinese clones or similar. |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 11:37:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Amplified are with real deal headsets like Comtacs, AMPs, etc. Anything not a Chinese knockoff. Non-amp'd are for Chinese clones or similar. Thank you |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 11:39:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Amplified are with real deal headsets like Comtacs, AMPs, etc. Anything not a Chinese knockoff. Non-amp'd are for Chinese clones or similar. |
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Posted: 7/8/2022 11:42:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thank you. I see an amplified model and a non-amplified model. How do I know which one to go with? Unless you use a military radio you'll need an amplified PTT or an in-line amplifier to use with a military headset. Motorola would be a commercial radio so you'd need an amplified PTT. You can find ''ZTAC Tactical Wiring transform adapter For Headset connect Military Headset PTT'' on Ebay for about $15. They're inline amplifiers that run between the PTT and headset cable to amplify the signal if you use a non amplified PTT, which can also be found for about $15. I use them with commercial radios and military headsets and they've worked fine for me. Since your post was about saving money, figured this was worth mentioning. Here's a photo of the inline amplifier on the back of a helmet. 
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Posted: 7/8/2022 12:35:19 PM EDT
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Thanks everyone. Much appreciated
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Posted: 7/10/2022 12:54:23 PM EDT
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I actually have an Peltor XTS 5000 PTT if you’re interested.
 Attached FileEmail me and we can figure something out. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 10:25:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I actually have an Peltor XTS 5000 PTT if you’re interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60876/DB9E4A7F-4F85-4BF0-8532-B62F6925CF0A_jpe-2447851.JPG Email me and we can figure something out. What I'd really like to know is what radios this fits into? Have 2 sets of Comtacs and now seeking to add a radio (or two) but I'm not proficient on which PTTs fit which radios. I realize there are a ton of them to choose from but which are prevalent I should be looking at. Motorola no doubt sits at the top but what other models are you guys running? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 10:47:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What I'd really like to know is what radios this fits into? Have 2 sets of Comtacs and now seeking to add a radio (or two) but I'm not proficient on which PTTs fit which radios. I realize there are a ton of them to choose from but which are prevalent I should be looking at. Motorola no doubt sits at the top but what other models are you guys running? Before you jump into buying used Moto radios on EBay, make sure you familiarize yourself with their programming needs. Some XTS radios will come with "FPP" or front panel programming enabled, so you can change the programming on the fly. However these versions will also be very expensive for a used/hacked radio. The cheaper ones will require proprietary software and a PC to run it, which isn't free-ware so you're either buying it from Motorola or getting it on the "grey" market elsewhere. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 10:51:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What I'd really like to know is what radios this fits into? Have 2 sets of Comtacs and now seeking to add a radio (or two) but I'm not proficient on which PTTs fit which radios. I realize there are a ton of them to choose from but which are prevalent I should be looking at. Motorola no doubt sits at the top but what other models are you guys running? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I actually have an Peltor XTS 5000 PTT if you’re interested. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60876/DB9E4A7F-4F85-4BF0-8532-B62F6925CF0A_jpe-2447851.JPG Email me and we can figure something out. What I'd really like to know is what radios this fits into? Have 2 sets of Comtacs and now seeking to add a radio (or two) but I'm not proficient on which PTTs fit which radios. I realize there are a ton of them to choose from but which are prevalent I should be looking at. Motorola no doubt sits at the top but what other models are you guys running? Most of my friends are running the motorola XTS5000. Its inexpensive has plenty of accessories and is encryptable if needed. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 5:58:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most of my friends are running the motorola XTS5000. Its inexpensive has plenty of accessories and is encryptable if needed. Thanks man. Appreciate it for my list. Listen, I know many here Kerk out over Chinesium gear but was told by a few the Baofeng is another. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 9:23:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks man. Appreciate it for my list. Listen, I know many here Kerk out over Chinesium gear but was told by a few the Baofeng is another. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Most of my friends are running the motorola XTS5000. Its inexpensive has plenty of accessories and is encryptable if needed. Thanks man. Appreciate it for my list. Listen, I know many here Kerk out over Chinesium gear but was told by a few the Baofeng is another. I am sure a baofeng will work but when it comes to kit I don't want chinaman anything. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 10:26:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks man. Appreciate it for my list. Listen, I know many here Kerk out over Chinesium gear but was told by a few the Baofeng is another. Look where the PTT mounts and if it has a way to secure the PTT connector. Most of the baofeng connectors have no securement, so they will come undone. |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 9:50:30 AM EDT
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I got it installed a few days ago and tested it. It all works great.
Thanks again, guys. |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 5:57:46 PM EDT
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Anyone using a Yaesu FT65 with Comtacs?
Struggling to find a connector that works with the FT65 Funny thing…easier to find a ptt module for the Baofeng than the Yaesu |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 6:04:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone using a Yaesu FT65 with Comtacs? Struggling to find a connector that works with the FT65 Funny thing easier to find a ptt module for the Baofeng than the Yaesu Disco32 also makes a PTT with that connector. https://www.disco32.com/collections/push-to-talks/products/u-94-a-motorola-2-pin-1 |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 6:22:05 PM EDT
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Thanks!
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