[arm-allstar] Did you know? Using a headset/mic directly with a FOB

[Dave Miller]

Doug,
What about just using a USB headset LX-3000. I am sure there are lots of cheap ones but that one is very durable.   You don't need a USB FOB. 
Dave
VE7HR

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> On Apr 1, 2017, at 11:17 PM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> From time to time I will point out some features of the V1.5 hamlib code
> that you may not be aware of. Today it is using a sound FOB with a
> headset/mic.
> 
> The simpleusb-tune-menu code in V1.5 (Item 12 on the ADMIN menu) has a new
> manual key option. The is the (K) for key in the menu. This manually keys
> the COS line just like an incoming RX signal would from your node radio.
> All you have to do is connect a headset and microphone to your USB FOB,
> open the simple-usb-tune-menu application and use the (K) option as PTT.
> This toggles back and forth by typing (K) followed by a (CR) carriage
> return. You also must setup the RX and TX levels (menu item 2 and 3) for
> the headphone/mic.
> 
> This is a real easy way to test your system and the most simple "radioless"
> node you can build. You obviously would not want to operate this way for an
> extended period but until you get a radio and get it interfaced this is a
> great way to get on the air and check things. You would have no DTMF but
> you could open another ssh window and use the Asterisk client to make
> connections and send other commands manually. Make sure you don't leave
> the(K) option keyed by accident. It will however clear (unkey) when you
> leave the simpleusb-tune-menu application.
> 
> 
> *73 Doug*
> 
> *WA3DSP*
> 
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