How do PTT buttons work?
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I'm really new to this, and I was wondering how the whole PTT system works? I have a headset with microphone, and a Baofeng UV-82 radio. I know the radio has its own PTT button, but is there any kind of PTT button that could be attached to it via wire as simply as possible?
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I'm really new to this, and I was wondering how the whole PTT system works? I have a headset with microphone, and a Baofeng UV-82 radio. I know the radio has its own PTT button, but is there any kind of PTT button that could be attached to it via wire as simply as possible?
Thanks!
baofeng transmitter audio-interface microphone
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up vote
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I'm really new to this, and I was wondering how the whole PTT system works? I have a headset with microphone, and a Baofeng UV-82 radio. I know the radio has its own PTT button, but is there any kind of PTT button that could be attached to it via wire as simply as possible?
Thanks!
baofeng transmitter audio-interface microphone
edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
15k32865
asked Nov 10 at 15:14
Jack. D
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I'm really new to this, and I was wondering how the whole PTT system works? I have a headset with microphone, and a Baofeng UV-82 radio. I know the radio has its own PTT button, but is there any kind of PTT button that could be attached to it via wire as simply as possible?
Thanks!
baofeng transmitter audio-interface microphone
baofeng transmitter audio-interface microphone
edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
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asked Nov 10 at 15:14
Jack. D
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edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
15k32865
asked Nov 10 at 15:14
Jack. D
162
edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
15k32865
edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
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edited Nov 10 at 16:43
Kevin Reid AG6YO♦
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asked Nov 10 at 15:14
Jack. D
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asked Nov 10 at 15:14
Jack. D
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The basic PTT (push to talk) button on the HT is a simple switch that is normally open and when it is pressed, the switch is closed (conducting). Internally to the radio, this applies power to the PA (power amplifier) stage of the transmitter, it idles the receiver, it switches the frequency synthesizer to generate the correct transmit frequency and a number of other "housekeeping" actions.
An external PTT switch is easily added. Here is a nice diagram from the miklor.com site.
You can see the switch to the far left of the circuit. It is wired to the outer most "ring" of each plug. Closing (pressing or toggling) that switch will cause the radio to transmit.
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The basic PTT (push to talk) button on the HT is a simple switch that is normally open and when it is pressed, the switch is closed (conducting). Internally to the radio, this applies power to the PA (power amplifier) stage of the transmitter, it idles the receiver, it switches the frequency synthesizer to generate the correct transmit frequency and a number of other "housekeeping" actions.
An external PTT switch is easily added. Here is a nice diagram from the miklor.com site.
You can see the switch to the far left of the circuit. It is wired to the outer most "ring" of each plug. Closing (pressing or toggling) that switch will cause the radio to transmit.
answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
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The basic PTT (push to talk) button on the HT is a simple switch that is normally open and when it is pressed, the switch is closed (conducting). Internally to the radio, this applies power to the PA (power amplifier) stage of the transmitter, it idles the receiver, it switches the frequency synthesizer to generate the correct transmit frequency and a number of other "housekeeping" actions.
An external PTT switch is easily added. Here is a nice diagram from the miklor.com site.
You can see the switch to the far left of the circuit. It is wired to the outer most "ring" of each plug. Closing (pressing or toggling) that switch will cause the radio to transmit.
answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
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up vote
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up vote
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The basic PTT (push to talk) button on the HT is a simple switch that is normally open and when it is pressed, the switch is closed (conducting). Internally to the radio, this applies power to the PA (power amplifier) stage of the transmitter, it idles the receiver, it switches the frequency synthesizer to generate the correct transmit frequency and a number of other "housekeeping" actions.
An external PTT switch is easily added. Here is a nice diagram from the miklor.com site.
You can see the switch to the far left of the circuit. It is wired to the outer most "ring" of each plug. Closing (pressing or toggling) that switch will cause the radio to transmit.
answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
12.9k1741
The basic PTT (push to talk) button on the HT is a simple switch that is normally open and when it is pressed, the switch is closed (conducting). Internally to the radio, this applies power to the PA (power amplifier) stage of the transmitter, it idles the receiver, it switches the frequency synthesizer to generate the correct transmit frequency and a number of other "housekeeping" actions.
An external PTT switch is easily added. Here is a nice diagram from the miklor.com site.
You can see the switch to the far left of the circuit. It is wired to the outer most "ring" of each plug. Closing (pressing or toggling) that switch will cause the radio to transmit.
answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
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edited Nov 11 at 14:45
answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
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answered Nov 10 at 15:40
Glenn W9IQ
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answered Nov 10 at 15:40
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