[TenTec] OMNI VII and Heil Pro Headset.

[Ernie Piche N1SW]

Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
> Use the KEY jack.  Closing the "DA" connection, TIP/SLEEVE, puts the radio 
> in transmit in the USB or LSB mode.  No connection to the MIKE jack needed 
> for PTT.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ernie Piche N1SW" <n1sw at cox.net>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:35 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] OMNI VII and Heil Pro Headset.
>
>
>   
>> I was fortunate last Christmas to received a Heil Pro headset which is
>> very nice.  Heres the problem!  I attempted to use it on the OMNI VII
>> only to find out that I can't use the PTT cable with the rig.  As soon
>> as you plug the PTT cable into the radio it goes into transmit.  OK,
>> before anyone asks, yes I have checked the wiring!  I had to build an
>> interface cable so I could use the mic/headset with the omni mic
>> connector.  I have tried various configurations of connections for the
>> ground leads and still no success.  Soooooooooooo  I had to make an
>> external PTT switch connection to the mic jack and it works fine.  Also
>> my D 104 works fine.
>>
>> Before I contact Heil, has anyone else had this situation come up?
>>
>> Thanks
>> 73 Ernie
>> N1SW
>>
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Yes that can be done but then you have to plug/unplug when you want to 
use CW or PSK or other digital modes.  It seems that some kind of fix is 
in order instead of pulling the rig in and out on the bench to change 
wires.  My external PTT switch works fine but now you have another wire 
to deal with.  It would be great if either Heil or TT had a solution.  
Not a big deal for me be cause I only use the headset during a contest 
and use the D 104 the few other times I operate voice.  Well just a 
point I wondered if anyone else had experienced.
73 gang
Ernie