Unication G5 Amplified charger updates

[blackbelter]

Has there been any improvements regarding:
-Pop sounds from the amplified speaker .
- initial parts of the transmissions being cut
I have searched the older posts and found no updates .
Thanks in advance

 

[tipster67]

Sorry I can help ya... I never had any of these issues. Works flawlessly for me.

 

[Jimco]

There was a firmware update for the Gx pagers that was designed to address this. It delays the audio for a moment when docked to the charger amp. Some people still don't like it because it causes a bit of an "echo" effect. Install the latest firmware and see what you think.

 

[blackbelter]

Thank you , I don’t own one however was thinking about buying one for my new upcoming G5 .

 

[Jimco]

Thank you , I don’t own one however was thinking about buying one for my new upcoming G5 .

I own both the amplified charger and the desktop charger. I will admit that my amplified charger sits in a closet and I don't use it, but that's mainly because I put my G5 on the desktop charger next to my bed each night and I get all day+ battery life on a full charge.

Congrats on your new G5. You're going to love it!

 

[blackbelter]

Thanks for your response .

 

[hddude]

Save your money on the amplified charger the audio is terrible before and after firmware upgrade. It didn’t make any difference. The one thing that I have noticed is that the Amplified charger charges quicker than the base charger. That’s the only thing I use it for.

 

[KI6AOK]

The amplified charger still has the echo effect at the beginning of transmissions. It’s annoying and makes the charger unusable for listening. I hope there’s a fix coming soon...

 

[kruser]

Save your money on the amplified charger the audio is terrible before and after firmware upgrade. It didn’t make any difference. The one thing that I have noticed is that the Amplified charger charges quicker than the base charger. That’s the only thing I use it for.

I must use it because the G5 needs its antenna input for an external antenna to get a signal into the metal building. Mainly for the secondary VHF band in mine but it also brings in distant signals on the primary bands that the removable antenna can not hear.

The charging base is the only way to use an external antenna for the secondary band in a G5. The same antenna port on the amped charging base will also work on the primary band. The G5 can detect which antenna (removable on top or signal from charging base) to use by RSSI for the primary band. I assume the single band pagers work the same when in this charging base and its connected to a better external antenna.
I do agree that the audio leaves a bit to be desired. I've never tried an external speaker with this charging base. That may make the audio sound good but the echo affect that some notice would still exist.

 

[idle00955]

I just ordered one of these. Should I return it?

 

[blackbelter]

I am awaiting mine to arrive, and hopeful that I could over come some of the issues and enjoy it. Many have owned this amp and reporting no problems.I am also aware that most dealers do not accept returns, however reselling it might be an option.

 

[idle00955]

I am awaiting mine to arrive, and hopeful that I could over come some of the issues and enjoy it. Many have owned this amp and reporting no problems.I am also aware that most dealers do not accept returns, however reselling it might be an option.

eBay takes returns. Lol

 

[PapaG]

I have this charger and use it with my G5. I have no problems with popping or audio echo. Some people are being over critical of this charger.

 

[blackbelter]

I agree, just received my amp and so far no issues . Slight echo however I would not call it unlistenable or unusable . At home I used to keep the G5 volume at 40 and now kept it at 20 and amps volume half way . Not using the back antenna .

 

[kruser]

I agree, just received my amp and so far no issues . Slight echo however I would not call it unlistenable or unusable . At home I used to keep the G5 volume at 40 and now kept it at 20 and amps volume half way . Not using the back antenna .

When the G5 is sitting in the amp, the volume control on the G5 does not control the volume at all. You can set it down to zero if you want.
The control on the amp charger base takes over the control of volume.

 

[blackbelter]

Although operating this charger is easy , I learned more about it by reading the posts and tube videos . That’s where I learned that you need to turn on the pager volume before placing it into the charger . Supplied manual leaves much to be desired .

 

[kruser]

Although operating this charger is easy , I learned more about it by reading the posts and tube videos . That’s where I learned that you need to turn on the pager volume before placing it into the charger . Supplied manual leaves much to be desired .

Where did you read this?
I've never needed to set the volume or even turn the pager on before placing it in the charger if I intended on using or not using the chargers audio amp.
Once my G5 is in the charger, a simple very slight turn of its volume control until it clicks on is all that mine has ever needed. Then the charger/amplifier takes over and all volume is adjusted with its control.

Now you have me confused!

 

[blackbelter]

From the manual: #4

 

[JD21960]

@ blackbelter - No. 4 - I'm sure they mean based on the CHARGER's volume, not the pager itself. I have my pager volume set to 0 and it still amplifies. The volume knob on the charger is what determines it once it's seated BTW... I run mine with (buffering) OFF *even though a little pop-up in the PPS warns you the beginning of transmissions will be cut off* I am not experiencing that and don't hear that pre-echo most times. I have heard it on occasion, but it's not on every transmission. I hear the echo with buffering on but it's far from (un-listenable) as some declared it. I have it on most days and I rarely notice that echo

 

[kruser]

From the manual: #4

Okay, they are talking about the volume knob setting on the front of the actual charger amplifier base just to the right side of its speaker and NOT the volume control on the G5 itself.
Of course the pager does need to be turned on but its volume control can remain as low or as high as you want and it will not alter the volume coming from the amplified charging base.

As soon as you remove the pager from the charging base, then and only then will the pagers volume control setting become valid.

You can also leave the pager in the charger and turn it on or off as needed. No need to turn it on before you place it into the charger.

And like you said, the "Supplied manual leaves much to be desired."!