Base Mic Desktop Setup with PTT for PC to operate 6400 remotely.

Bill

I see Mike and all other youtubers using a fancy hanging mic with cage etc...with their station. I just got the 6400 and it is 40 miles away from my home QTH with PC here. So what I'm asking is what are the choices for PC mics that offer fairly good 'specs' for audio frequencies that will be compatible with the issues that go along with remote operation (ie latency freq response etc).

I have a Yamaha CM500 headset that is great so far but lacks the Y connector to hook PTT somewhere into the PC. So where would the handheld PTT button plug into the pc to key the flex remotely? Also I have a foot switch that will work ....how does it connect to the PC to key the flex. Vox operation is easy to configure....no extra wiring haa so no questions there.

I have heard several hams make and sell Y connectors on ebay or somewhere. Maybe Flex sells what I need on their store.?

So:

1. I need the deskstank/cage mice/mixer setup suggestions with options or a place to find them. I haven't mentioned the mixer much but I think that would be a super help to control the voice frequency properties for transmit although Flex probably does most of that.
2. I need a Y connector w/PTT to hook up my headset to work with the Flex.
3. Finally...I have a Heil HM-10 Base Mic with stand that is 30 years old. I'm told it needs a new/different cartridge for inside to work with a PC??? Any offers or suggestions there? I could use that perhaps with the 8 pin Y adaptor at the rig on the local LAN when operating that there. OR keep it at home.
4. I've been told there are lots of sources for these including Amazon etc. Any source help would also be appreciated.

Thanks for your suggestions and input in advance. I've been using the Flex 6300 and just decided to trade it in and swap it for the 6400 for various reasons (new warranty, old rig but good one..trade b4 it has problems, etc)

Looking forward to your suggestions.

73

Bill, WB4KSP

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Bill,

I'll start with the PTT. You can use SmartSDR CAT and create a CAT PTT port using a USB to serial cable. There is a whole topic on this here

Remote Footswitch - How to (LAN/ VPN solution) — FlexRadio Community

Next, microphones. Depending on your computer and your preference, there are several different options available. I personally use a RadioSport RS-55SL headset which has a TRRS connection (mic & stereo headphone in one connector). I use a Belkin USB-C to multifunction breakout box

Belkin USB C Hub, 11-in-1 MultiPort Adapter Dock with 4K HDMI, DP, VGA, USB-C 100W PD Pass-Through Charging, 3 USB A, - Micro Center

This plugs into the USB-C on my Dell XPS or my iPad Pro and I use the TRRS connection on the Belkin with the headset. I find the mic audio better than the headset direct into the Dell laptop.

There are USB mics (desktop, boom, headsets) that can also be used. Others on the Community can chime in with their preferences for mics/headsets.

73

Dave wo2x