RH96 Control Head Remote Kit - First Look

[adamr368]

And I just got the last one from Uniden direct - $119.99 woo hoo!

 

[Advanced-Specialties-Inc]

I think I just purchased the last BC-RH96 from Advanced Specialties.

So it looks like its down to
Scannermaster @$169
..........Or eBay @$202+

We do still have them in stock, you did not purchase the last one.

John
NJ Amateur Radio, Scanner Radios & CB Dealer - Advanced Specialties, Lodi NJ - Yaesu.

 

[ViperDaSnake]

Awesome job guys...!!!

We do still have them in stock, you did not purchase the last one.

Musta updated your site. There was one an option to purchase ONLY one before I bought mine, and the listing was gone after I purchased mine...


AWESOME shipping for both Jason and Advanced Specialties....!!!

For Jason, I ordered it on a Tuesday and got it sometime that same week
(didnt check my mailbox for a couple of days)

For Advanced Specialteis
Ordered it on the 3rd (a Saturday) got it on the 6th ( a TUESDAY....!!!!)

EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECT...!!!

 

[SCSDRO]

Might be ready to order

Hello Jason:

If you are going back into production of the RH-96 connection kit, I am interested.

How many "interested" or actual orders do you need for run #2? If you're going to make more, what's the production time?

 

[swilkos]

If so, I'll take two Jason.

Hello Jason:

If you are going back into production of the RH-96 connection kit, I am interested.

How many "interested" or actual orders do you need for run #2? If you're going to make more, what's the production time?

 

[K4APR]

OK, I have had several buying requests here, as well as many via email. If you are interested in purchasing a kit, please post a message here with the number of kits requested and if you are willing to pre-order for a roughly 4-6 week wait.

I'm sorry for the long lead time, but if I am going to do another batch, I have to "re-tool" to do it and it will take some time to get boards, parts and other things in to make the batch happen.

Thanks!

 

[swilkos]

Will take 3 kits. Was going to say 2, but I know someone who would love to get their hands on one as well.

OK, I have had several buying requests here, as well as many via email. If you are interested in purchasing a kit, please post a message here with the number of kits requested and if you are willing to pre-order for a roughly 4-6 week wait.

I'm sorry for the long lead time, but if I am going to do another batch, I have to "re-tool" to do it and it will take some time to get boards, parts and other things in to make the batch happen.

Thanks!

 

[K4APR]

We have received enough requests to warrant another kit run, but in order to do that, we need to have orders placed before we can begin to assemble more kits. We have re-enabled the buying link on our webpage for the kit. Please place your order soon, to make sure that you are promised a kit. The price has stayed the same. We will need 4-6 weeks to procure parts and assemble kits, before we can start shipping. Your patience is greatly appreciated!

To order, please visit:

http://www.rpc-electronics.com/rh96rmk.php

Thank you for your continued support and business!

Jason Rausch - Amateur Radio Callsign: KE4NYV
RPC Electronics, LLC
www.rpc-electronics.com

 

[SCSDRO]

Order placed

Order placed.

Thanks Jason.

 

[cdknapp]

I am attempting to set up and install one of these kits. The only question I have is what to use to imput the data from the scanner thru the kit and what to use to get data from the kit board to the head. Is this a custom cable, or something that Radio Shack might have in stock? If it is something custom, any idea of where I can get it, or what parts I would need to make both sides?.
Thanks for any help you can offer!!
Dave

 

[K4APR]

I am attempting to set up and install one of these kits. The only question I have is what to use to imput the data from the scanner thru the kit and what to use to get data from the kit board to the head. Is this a custom cable, or something that Radio Shack might have in stock? If it is something custom, any idea of where I can get it, or what parts I would need to make both sides?.
Thanks for any help you can offer!!
Dave

Dave,

Your RH-96 Control Head should have came with a cable that connects from the odd-ball Uniden square data/programming port. The other end of the cable will have a stereo (three SILVER rings) 3.5mm (1/8") plug. The stereo plug will go to the radio board's data jack. The head end board will have a short stereo to stereo jumper that goes to the data jack on the head.

 

[cdknapp]

Jason,
I received 3 cable; 1 stereo male to stereo, 1 stereo male to stereo male 45 angle, and one female 1/8" to 1/8" plug female 45 angle.
I did not receive anything that even looks like the strange Uniden mini (data) plug to male stereo. Is this something I could get at a local Radio Shack? If not, can you please get one to me?.

Thanks for your help.

Dave

 

[ViperDaSnake]

You should already have it...

Jason,
I received 3 cable; 1 stereo male to stereo, 1 stereo male to stereo male 45 angle, and one female 1/8" to 1/8" plug female 45 angle.
I did not receive anything that even looks like the strange Uniden mini (data) plug to male stereo. Is this something I could get at a local Radio Shack? If not, can you please get one to me?.

Thanks for your help.

Dave

Dave,

Your RH-96 Control Head should have came with a cable that connects from the odd-ball Uniden square data/programming port.

It should have come with your remote head...

 

[K4APR]

It should have come with your remote head...

This is correct. The cable will very long, about 12 feet. I know that is plenty more than what is needed for the kit, but you will have to wrap up the excess with something like a zip tie. If you have the 996(XT) you have the option of using the rear panel DB9 for the remote interface, but when you do this, you will have the void use of the GPS location feature. This is why using the original cable is nice for dual function of the remote head and GPS at the same time, since the original cable uses the front panel programming jack for the head interface.

 

[FDNY10-75]

I see it is out of stock, will they be available again soon?

Thanks

 

[K4APR]

I see it is out of stock, will they be available again soon?

I am running way behind on the orders we have at the moment and doing my best to get those shipped. I actually have more boards than orders, so there is the chance that I can make more in a second "wave", but I need to ship the first wave first.

If that happens, I will post an announcement here.

 

[mvpulsts]

Quickie techie question. if its already been asked and answered i didnt see it and I apologize for asking it twice...

With the power block feature at the radio end, does it matter which is the power input side and output side?. Lemme explain. I have the handheld which is 6volts. I can picture myself hardwiring the "power block" to my 12v source and then running a cable out the plug side into my 6v adaptor and on into my handheld. would that work? or do i have to have the "hot" side coming into the plug? make sense?

Matt

edit: thought of something else. Can I order (once they are available again) an extra head end unit? or do i have to get 2 kits?

 

[K4APR]

With the power block feature at the radio end, does it matter which is the power input side and output side?. Lemme explain. I have the handheld which is 6volts. I can picture myself hardwiring the "power block" to my 12v source and then running a cable out the plug side into my 6v adaptor and on into my handheld. would that work? or do i have to have the "hot" side coming into the plug? make sense?

I will try answer this the best that I understand

The short answer is, the 2.1mm coaxial power jack (black) and the two position terminal (green) are tied directly together in parallel. This means, if you put 12VDC on one, it will show up on the other, as well as feed the voltage down the line to the control head.

The original intention was, if you already have your 996 wired up in the car, you are already using the same mating 2.1mm coaxial PLUG to power the 996. By unplugging from the scanner, plugging into the RMK board and then running a "jumper" from the green terminal block, with another 2.1mm coaxial plug, you can power the scanner through this. That is why we called it the power "jump" port. It eliminates the need for two separate power feeds from the power source, in a Y configuration. With the jump port method, its more of a linear setup.

Does that help?

edit: thought of something else. Can I order (once they are available again) an extra head end unit? or do i have to get 2 kits?

Let me get this wave of kits out and then take a look at the boards I have left in stock. There is a good chance that I will have enough to offer the head end separately. Not sure on a price, I will have to get back to you on that...

 

[mvpulsts]

I will try answer this the best that I understand

The short answer is, the 2.1mm coaxial power jack (black) and the two position terminal (green) are tied directly together in parallel. This means, if you put 12VDC on one, it will show up on the other, as well as feed the voltage down the line to the control head.

The original intention was, if you already have your 996 wired up in the car, you are already using the same mating 2.1mm coaxial PLUG to power the 996. By unplugging from the scanner, plugging into the RMK board and then running a "jumper" from the green terminal block, with another 2.1mm coaxial plug, you can power the scanner through this. That is why we called it the power "jump" port. It eliminates the need for two separate power feeds from the power source, in a Y configuration. With the jump port method, its more of a linear setup.

Does that help?


Let me get this wave of kits out and then take a look at the boards I have left in stock. There is a good chance that I will have enough to offer the head end separately. Not sure on a price, I will have to get back to you on that...

Yes, that helps a lot. Thats exactlyhow i pictured the circuit when i saw the board, thank you.

second part of my post? no need for a seconf head. was late and i wasnt thinking my set up clearly. Just need one kit for now

Matt

 

[Robert721]

Available?

I have to admit, my 796D remote head kit from SM gave me the idea to use the CAT5 cable. It just seemed like the easiest and lowest cost way to go, without sacrificing quality and performance.



I have done almost the exact same thing with my CDMs. Instead of a jack plate, I used keystone jacks with 110 punch slots.

On a side note, I have a product that has been in dormant development for the last year that uses RJ45s for interfacing to two mobile radios and allows for a single microphone. I got the idea from installing dual CDMs in public safety vehicles and then having to deal with multiple microphones. I realized I could use a simple PIC and DPDT relays to route the audio, PTT and other signals for a very easy to use switchbox that even memorizes the last radio port that was selected.

The neat thing was, you could plug in a Moto mic, use two CAT5 patch cords from the radio ports to the radios and that was it!

Here are a couple of pictures of the first prototype (might be a bit large):

Are these going to be available for sale?