Vertex transceiver PTT source

mikehallam · Post by **mikehallam** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:12 pm

A compatible PTT .

FWIW.

I recently bought a brand new Vertex VXA 220 handheld transceiver for use in my a/c. It's manufactured by the famous Japanese Yaesu company & much less pricey than the equivalent Icom. Also it can run straight off my normal 12 volt supply, which modern Icom's can't.

It comes with a standard aviation headset twin jack adapter, but I needed a PTT for which prices vary from costly to 'out of this World'.

I therefore asked my original Vertex supplier [email protected] and he's sourced a compatible unit, item 'PTT-1', for me at $37.00 delivered U.K.

Mike Hallam.

jangiolini · Post by **jangiolini** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:07 pm

Hi Mike I have the Pilot111 version with said headset sockets I just wired a ptt line into the mike line using the adaptor! Works great! PTT button 89p from Maplin and a piece of screened mike cable at 99p 2 bits of heat shrink sleeve 50p saves having the bulky connectors!

mikehallam · Post by **mikehallam** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:53 pm

Glad to see you cracked it economically. I did write to Vertex, twice, asking how to patch in, but they failed to reply. Bit the bullet & paid up as it will be bog standard, though I agree more connectors hanging around.
Never the less looking forwards to having the new radio in the S6

jangiolini · Post by **jangiolini** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:24 pm

Hi Mike I apologise if I sounded condescending definitely not meant! Just I am a typical Scot and rather tight! I sourced the connections for the PTT from a rather odd way namely I asked the uk dealer for the handheld microphone wiring diagram and just copied it or rather the PTT side of it!
Great radios with a lot of great features enjoy Mike!
Regards John.