But you specifically said "...but when I went to remap my 721 head..."
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I joined the cult (New XG-100M owner)
- Thread starter Teotwaki
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My CH-721 100M works fine with playback. It's assigned to button A.
ElroyJetson
Getting tired of all the stupidity.
Yes it shows up when set to the CH-721 head. I knew it was there somewhere, thanks for pointing that out.
However it doesn't help with a CH-100 head. Some day maybe I'll have one.
However it doesn't help with a CH-100 head. Some day maybe I'll have one.
You and me both, hopefully.
BMDaug
I am licensed…
Right. Changing the radio type show and hides certain options menus. You can’t do assign any of the radio keypad options on CH100. It’s either there in the menu structure or it’s not.
-B
After the “new” microphone I ordered was a dud I decided I’d rather have a desktop mike for the home radio. I found a package deal with a very nice ZN9F mike and a brand new Scan control head.
I don’t need the control head but I did get a new speaker cable with it. That’s a keeper!
I don’t need the control head but I did get a new speaker cable with it. That’s a keeper!
I haven't taken a control head apart. I wonder if the display window can be removed? Mine is roached. I would like to get a cheap system head and steal the display from it for mine.
I think the cheapest per unit price I’ve seen was 5 for $100 on EBay.
is it using VAC extension files for Virtual Audio Cable applications?
The XL-200 mobile is a very nice unit and improves greatly on the XG-100/CH100 setup but still has some simple gripes. It is much more responsive (especially under the later firmwares), easy to read display, buttons are friendly to use with a load of functions to each one. The biggest gripe I have on it which doesn't seem to be of concern for TAC is you can press the selector down to display the functions of each button on the display, but when you power off/on the radio, it doesn't stick and you have to retoggle it every time. The mic is a USB-C connection and programming is via a USB-C or WiFi.
Been searching the Forum and found this
"Export to 8kHz 16bit .wav and then into RPM which converts them to .ilbc files before sending them to the radio."
It took a bit of experimenting but I succeeded. First I created a mono 8kHz 16bit WAV file using Audacity. Next in RPM2 I created a new announcement VACONFIG001 file and imported the new WAV file. In RPM2 there's a limit on naming and file length.
Next I selected the Radio tab, selected Voice Annunciation and programmed the audio file to the radio. After that I went to the plan's Options drop down of Voice Annunciation and assigned the new sound to my "Talk-around On" button (B). Uploaded that to the radio and voila! It speaks!
Next I selected the Radio tab, selected Voice Annunciation and programmed the audio file to the radio. After that I went to the plan's Options drop down of Voice Annunciation and assigned the new sound to my "Talk-around On" button (B). Uploaded that to the radio and voila! It speaks!
jess_sherman
Member
That's good information. Interesting that the mic is a USB-C. Sounds like there's no digging around under the seats or in the trunk to find wherever the installer put the unit when they come in for programming. That part I like!
BMDaug
I am licensed…
Ya, the XL-ESM on the XL200P is USB-C too and the Wi-Fi programming is rock solid and very fast! Just pull a few cruisers into the air conditioned bay, and program them all at once wirelessly!
-B
jess_sherman
Member
The initial programming is what gets ya. I have the OTAP after that, but I did an upgrade some time back and haven't been able to use it since. I need to get that fixed, but I guess I'm just being lazy about it.
BMDaug
I am licensed…
Ya, for initial programming of a quantity, it’s easier to just make a temporary network that matches the default settings already loaded. Then you can Wi-Fi them, put in a plan with your own defaults and kill the temp network!
-B
jess_sherman
Member
Smart! Might have to try that on the next bulk purchase.
I'm still somewhat amused by the fact that the NFPA-specified survival conditions for these things would kill any firefighter long before the radio was affected.