Headset Mod's

ex · February 1st, 2007, 22:23

Hey Guy's.
Im looking for some help from you tech type wiz's. Is it possible to graft a Saber 1 accessory plug onto this headset? I have a lapel mic for my saber that I thought I could use to replace the Motorola accessory plug. Is this possible or is it a waste of money. I can solder and splice but I just dont know if this is a go or no go situation. Thanks for any help or advice you guys can offer.
http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...C-MOTOD_srch_1

HellRanger · February 1st, 2007, 22:46

Hey Bryan, I think you wanna get in touch with me

I have the real deal mod'ed for my KYD radio.

CDN_Stalker · February 1st, 2007, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex-royal

Hey Guy's.
Im looking for some help from you tech type wiz's. Is it possible to graft a Saber 1 accessory plug onto this headset? I have a lapel mic for my saber that I thought I could use to replace the Motorola accessory plug. Is this possible or is it a waste of money. I can solder and splice but I just dont know if this is a go or no go situation. Thanks for any help or advice you guys can offer.
http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...C-MOTOD_srch_1

Why do I get the impression I might have some headset splicing work headed my way shortly............... a second time from the same guy.

DuffMan · February 2nd, 2007, 03:27

If you're going to be splicing and modding, you might as well get a real deal bowman or TASC-1

THE CAT · February 2nd, 2007, 04:35

Me too, I want to rig a Cavalvy into a Garmin Rino 110. I looked at some Bowman headset too. Both headsets need a modif. for the plug pins.

ex · February 2nd, 2007, 06:18

Thanks guys. The Bowman/clansman option is there I just like this one because it comes with an Inline PTT, so no screwing around with that. My other option is the new Devgru Frogman headset but at more than twice the cost plus almost impossible to get the right version as they have one specificaly designed for the Saber 1. But Devgru don't answer emails and none of the stores that carry it seem to know anything about it and are unwilling to order it.
Cheers

Oh and Stalker if I run into any problems I'll give you a call, Thanks.

Ibby · February 2nd, 2007, 08:04

Yes, wiring up a headset like that is pretty simple. There are two options, depending on what you like best: 1) change the plugs on the drop cord to match whatever radio you're using or, 2) make an adapter to fit the headset as is to your radio. Some folks like the one over the other. It's just personal preference. I've done a lot of headsets for folks. The biggest thing is finding the radio pinouts and the headset schematics. Here's an average headset schematic:

This is for a Kenwood/Abell type radio. Icoms are similar but the mic wiring is reversed.

This is the rig I built for myself:

Bigmatty found the Otto Breeze headset in Ebay for $12, and the Radio Shack drop cord with the PTT and aux audio input was around $20 form the delete bin. I've since swapped the Icom radio for an Abell (Kenwood clone). I'm very happy with the setup. The aux audio input was just an afterthought, and after an idea from Batman I wound up putting an MP# player on the rig. You gotta do something when you're respawning.

SINN · February 2nd, 2007, 11:40

I have a single pin cobra headset...think I could splice that end on that toto set so I can use it on my FRS, plus keep the end for the motorla too?...so have two sets of plugs?

Ibby · February 2nd, 2007, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by SINN

I have a single pin cobra headset...think I could splice that end on that toto set so I can use it on my FRS, plus keep the end for the motorla too?...so have two sets of plugs?

Yes it's generally simple enough to do this. It's great if you know the wiring, how the keying works etc. It's sometimes frustrating to try to make one style of headset connector work with a different type of radio if you don't know the wiring or how the keyline works. I have a Rino 120 as well as a real radio, and for the Rino I made an adapter so I could use the setup above with it. The downside is the Rino has no remote keying so you're stuck pressing the PTT on the radio.

ex · February 3rd, 2007, 10:14

Thanks for all the great info guys.

Kimbo · February 3rd, 2007, 11:43

Yes, thanks man.

That was good info for me as well as I just bought a bowman knockoff.

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February 1st, 2007, 22:23	#1
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Headset Mod's Hey Guy's. Im looking for some help from you tech type wiz's. Is it possible to graft a Saber 1 accessory plug onto this headset? I have a lapel mic for my saber that I thought I could use to replace the Motorola accessory plug. Is this possible or is it a waste of money. I can solder and splice but I just dont know if this is a go or no go situation. Thanks for any help or advice you guys can offer. http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...C-MOTOD_srch_1 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

February 1st, 2007, 22:46	#2
HellRanger Rest in Peace Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gates of hell...	Hey Bryan, I think you wanna get in touch with me I have the real deal mod'ed for my KYD radio. __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment!"

February 2nd, 2007, 03:27	#4
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	If you're going to be splicing and modding, you might as well get a real deal bowman or TASC-1 __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

February 2nd, 2007, 04:35	#5
THE CAT Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec City	Me too, I want to rig a Cavalvy into a Garmin Rino 110. I looked at some Bowman headset too. Both headsets need a modif. for the plug pins.

February 2nd, 2007, 06:18	#6
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Thanks guys. The Bowman/clansman option is there I just like this one because it comes with an Inline PTT, so no screwing around with that. My other option is the new Devgru Frogman headset but at more than twice the cost plus almost impossible to get the right version as they have one specificaly designed for the Saber 1. But Devgru don't answer emails and none of the stores that carry it seem to know anything about it and are unwilling to order it. Cheers Oh and Stalker if I run into any problems I'll give you a call, Thanks. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

February 2nd, 2007, 08:04	#7
Ibby Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Victoria/Kingston	Yes, wiring up a headset like that is pretty simple. There are two options, depending on what you like best: 1) change the plugs on the drop cord to match whatever radio you're using or, 2) make an adapter to fit the headset as is to your radio. Some folks like the one over the other. It's just personal preference. I've done a lot of headsets for folks. The biggest thing is finding the radio pinouts and the headset schematics. Here's an average headset schematic: This is for a Kenwood/Abell type radio. Icoms are similar but the mic wiring is reversed. This is the rig I built for myself: Bigmatty found the Otto Breeze headset in Ebay for $12, and the Radio Shack drop cord with the PTT and aux audio input was around $20 form the delete bin. I've since swapped the Icom radio for an Abell (Kenwood clone). I'm very happy with the setup. The aux audio input was just an afterthought, and after an idea from Batman I wound up putting an MP# player on the rig. You gotta do something when you're respawning. __________________ "Anyone with a name like Amanishourbariki should give a few letters to the poor Ng family." - Snarfangel, Fark.com

February 2nd, 2007, 11:40	#8
SINN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	I have a single pin cobra headset...think I could splice that end on that toto set so I can use it on my FRS, plus keep the end for the motorla too?...so have two sets of plugs? __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris

February 3rd, 2007, 10:14	#10
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Thanks for all the great info guys. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

February 3rd, 2007, 11:43	#11
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	Yes, thanks man. That was good info for me as well as I just bought a bowman knockoff.

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