[amsat-bb] TH D72, Heil HTH-K, and recording Qs

[Robert Bankston]

Ian,
For TX, I just use the built-in D72 mic/ptt.
On the RX side, I have a 2.5mm right angle plug to 3.5mm jack, similar to https://www.amazon.com/Inovat-Headphone-Converter-Adapter-Right/dp/B01KOJAJKW.
Using a softcase, i run the cable under the side and top securing straps.
A 3.5mm audio splitter plugs into that cable.  One for recorder and one for headphones/earbuds. https://www.amazon.com/Headset-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ
Works great for me.

73, Robert Bankston, KE4AL
Twitter:  @KE4ALabamaWebsite:  KE4AL.wordpress.com 

    On Sunday, February 17, 2019, 12:47:22 AM CST, K5ZM <k5zm at comcast.net> wrote:  
 
 Hi all. 

 

After having been licensed since '75, I'm finally dusting off my interest in
sat work! I've got a Kenwood D72 paired with a short Arrow II. I also picked
up a Heil boom mic HT headset for the Kenwood HTs -but now wonder if that
part will actually end up complicating my efforts to record my Qs. The
connector on the end of the headset is a two-pronged arrangement (think
'mini eggbeater') that uses both mic and speaker connections on the side of
the D72. If I want to go forward with this headset, it's obvious I'll need
to either fab something up or acquire a specialized patch cord, a Y cable,
etc. 

 

If it comes to it, I can live without the headset and just use headphones in
the event that makes life easier. Would like to hear what other ops are
doing in this regard. 

 

Tnx es 73

 

Ian, K5ZM 

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