NXDN to Analog patch

[Sunshineandmonkeys]

Hey all,
The non profit I 'work' for is attempting to transition to an all digital (NXDN) fleet. They've asked me to construct an analog/NXDN patch out of two icom IC-F 6061's so we can patch in the last few analog handhelds we have prior to replacing them all at the end of the fiscal year. I've read this post as well as the service manuals for the 6061's, including the instructions for changing "coffee bean" settings but am still drawing a blank as far as getting audio to pass from the NXDN side (or radio) to the analog side.
Might there be anyone who can tell me what I'm missing or suggest an off the shelf solution for this?

TIA

 

[jeepsandradios]

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/Surplus_Civil/Icom_IC-F5061_IC-6061_DB25_pin_assignment.pdf

All pins are available via DB25. I prefer a true controller so I can align the audio vs back to back but can be done this way.

 

[Sunshineandmonkeys]

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/Surplus_Civil/Icom_IC-F5061_IC-6061_DB25_pin_assignment.pdf

All pins are available via DB25. I prefer a true controller so I can align the audio vs back to back but can be done this way.

Good morning!
Thanks for the diagram--this is what I was working from yesterday. I was able to get the 6061's to key each other if a digital OR analog handheld was keyed up--I just could not get audio to come through. I had the 6061's connected via the rear DB25, and about 10ft apart, but still no audio coming through.
If you happen to know a source for the true controler you noted, I'd be VERY thankful if you shared it.

Thanks!

 

[Sunshineandmonkeys]

Thanks for moving this mods

 

[mmckenna]

Easier way to handle this is using mixed mode channels. It's designed to let you do a slow transition to digital.

Or, load everything with analog channels and when everyone is finally cut over, move to the NXDN channels.

 

[Sunshineandmonkeys]

Easier way to handle this is using mixed mode channels. It's designed to let you do a slow transition to digital.

Or, load everything with analog channels and when everyone is finally cut over, move to the NXDN channels.

True story(ies); I think I may have solved the problem though.

Thanks all!

 

[fontanei]

Hey all,
The non profit I 'work' for is attempting to transition to an all digital (NXDN) fleet. They've asked me to construct an analog/NXDN patch out of two icom IC-F 6061's so we can patch in the last few analog handhelds we have prior to replacing them all at the end of the fiscal year. I've read this post as well as the service manuals for the 6061's, including the instructions for changing "coffee bean" settings but am still drawing a blank as far as getting audio to pass from the NXDN side (or radio) to the analog side.
Might there be anyone who can tell me what I'm missing or suggest an off the shelf solution for this?

TIA

Good morning!

Google search: C-FR5000_IC-FR6000_series_sales_handbook_2008.pdf. This is for the ic-fr5000/6000 repeaters; however, the db-25 pinouts are almost identical.

You will find a link to the sales handbook, from radiomanual.eu, where they go in depth as to how to do accomplish what you want to do.

Specifically section 5-2

If you've more questions feel free to ask.

Can you elaborate on the current setup?

 

[Sunshineandmonkeys]

Good morning!

Google search: C-FR5000_IC-FR6000_series_sales_handbook_2008.pdf. This is for the ic-fr5000/6000 repeaters; however, the db-25 pinouts are almost identical.

You will find a link to the sales handbook, from radiomanual.eu, where they go in depth as to how to do accomplish what you want to do.

Specifically section 5-2

If you've more questions feel free to ask.

Can you elaborate on the current setup?

All taken care of--that sales manual was VERY helpful in resolving the issue; I'd located it previously.