Hey guys how do I set up in the programming to use the DTMF mic to type in the channel that I would like to go to instead of it sending out a tone over air wave ?
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F5061 channel selet with 148T
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cabletech
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Unfortunally, the normal DTMF mic's for the commerical radio series, does not have the ablity to change channels like on the ham radios.
The DTMF mics are only to send tones like to make phone calls.
The mics for ham radio to have buttons on the outer case for changing channels.
One of those MAY work on the commerical radio, but as of yet I have not tryed one.
Guess I will have to try one also.
The DTMF mics are only to send tones like to make phone calls.
The mics for ham radio to have buttons on the outer case for changing channels.
One of those MAY work on the commerical radio, but as of yet I have not tryed one.
Guess I will have to try one also.
rapidcharger
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Ordinarily I wouldn't recommend trying any microphones that weren't intended to be used with that radio but when it comes to icom in particular, I have seen the HM-154 microphone with the UP/DN buttons on the top sold at both ham shops and LMR dealers. Not to be confused with the HM-152 which appears nearly identical except doesn't have the top buttons or the hanger. Of course they don't have DTMF keypads but if all you're wanting is to change the channel, they're about a $40 accessory. I use the HM 152 mics with my x061 mobiles. For the record, I don't know if they will change the channel on the x061 radios or not.
Ok guys I may have found out how to set it up finally after a lot of reading, head scratching and a gallon of coffee today. I have to enable one of the programmable keys to 10Key ENT KEY to enable the mic buttons for channel input. I'll report back on my findings tomorrow.
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