Has anyone been able to see the hook switch in the 900MHz OpenSky M5300 mobile radio function in any way? The schematics show the hook switch input at the microphone connector being wired all the way through to a data buss, however taking a microphone on or off-hook from a grounded hanger seems to affect nothing. I was expecting the OpenSky scan function to stop when the mic was taken off-hook, which is SOP in most mobile systems, but it seems to have no function.
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OpenSky M5300 Mobile Hook Switch
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jrm5265
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I wish mine would stop scanning when i come off hook, the system we have sounds bad anyway and all that traffic coming in just adds to the confusion, wish I could help but Ill be watching this post to see if theres a solutuon
I wish mine would stop scanning when i come off hook, the system we have sounds bad anyway and all that traffic coming in just adds to the confusion, wish I could help but Ill be watching this post to see if theres a solutuon
WCRadioGuy
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From what I gather in the manual, hookswitch is programmable in the personality. From what I have read in several different places, taking the mic off the hook should disbale scanning IF it is programmed in the radio. There is also a scan lockout mode that is timer controlled which is also a programmable option. When you transmit or receive a call, the scann is disabled for a programmed predetermined amount of time.
I'll be watching this as well for new information. I don't see why it wouldn't work or why they would have disabled this. Many customers see this as a Fire and Police safety issue.
I'll be watching this as well for new information. I don't see why it wouldn't work or why they would have disabled this. Many customers see this as a Fire and Police safety issue.
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