XPR4550 External Mic and PTT button

[KC2ICF]

I am looking to install an XPR4550 in my 2011 Honda Fit and would like to install an external Mic and PTT button in the headliner. I am wondering how I would connect wires to the rear connector on the radio to accomplish this. The head will fit is a space in the center console but do not want a mic hanging out there as it will be in the way.

Thank you in advance and if this is not possible, please let me know. Just an idea that I had that I think would make it a cleaner install but then again, some of my ideas are WAY out there!

 

[N2YQT]

If you are using a remote head kit, you can plug the mic into the radio body. Would that help?

 

[KC2ICF]

Not really. I am looking to install the remote head behind the shifter where it will be accessible but out of the way. But there is no really good place to put the Microphone. I would like to put just a microphone head, like you find in newer cars for the hand-free system, and a Momentary button in the headliner just in front of the lights so that it is out of the way but accessible from both sides of the car depending on who is driving.

 

[KG4INW]

Motorola makes the RMN5054 visor microphone that interfaces with the rear 26 pin connector. You'll also need one RLN5926 push button PTT kit and to then wire it yourself (it's compatible with different models) but it shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[Anderegg]

Alternately, you could get the Motorola BT RSM kit. The RSM works with the transmitter buolt into the palm mic on an XPR or APX mobile (never tested on XTL), and APX portables. I guess you could jack the mic into the remote deck, then have the wireless palm mic, but you would need to charge the sucker so maybe not optimal.

Paul