Maestro C

Hi Neil,

Where did you hear that ? The last thing I saw from Flex said it had slipped from 1/15 to the end of the month.

Russ KR6W

Yeah, I see it now - thanks. The 1/15 date I mentioned was in a notification to the "FlexRadio Maestro Group" on 1/12. They've been doing a good job of notifying us when the date changes so my guess is they just haven't gotten the updated notice out yet.

I for one hope they do whatever they need to do to get it right before shipping. I'd hate to feel like I **** up by not waiting until a later build to get "a good one".

Yup... me too... nothing like a little AI to calm one down. I , for one, appreciate the Monthly emails telling me how patient and understanding I am 😁

Hello to the group, trying to prepare for the Maestro C when they finely ship I want to be prepared.

I have three Questions about the Maestro C.

Does the Maestro C come with a Hand MIC?

Has there been ANY information released yet for the MIC jack configuration?

Is it the same as the Flex 6400M?

73

Bret

WX7Y

The TRS connector on the Flex 6600M is a balanced connector.

James

WD5GWY

If only it was that easy.

Well I found out by closely reading the Specs that the MIC Jack is NOT a 1/8" TRS like the 6400M or 6600M but a 1/8" TRRS Headset Phone wiring. It is a Balanced MIC connection and looking on the WEB there are Two different MIC wiring for the TRRS connector headsets. Tip is RX Left audio, Ring 1 is RX Right audio.

Now my question, is (Ring 2) the Ground or MIC-- and MIC+ is the (Sleeve) OR (Ring 2) the MIC + and (Sleeve) Ground or MIC --???

Kind of Strange having the MIC + on the sleeve but that is what I have found so far.

It would sure be nice if FLEX would chime in here so I can make sure this is correct.

Thanks Larry I forgot that I have a RS55SL that works on my IPAD so that tells me which wiring scheme on the TRRS to use for my RJ-45 Adapter from my old Maestro A MH31 Hand MIC and Heil Mini Mobile MIC so If and when the MAESTRO C's ever ship I should be ready to go and cross my fingers I have it wired correctly.

Now I'm wondering if there are Front Panel Speakers, the lack of Full Specs and a Manual yet is a bit strange at this point of the game.

All the Manuals and Brochures are for the Maestro A and B but NOTHING for the C other then the paragraph or two

Thanks again

Bret/WX7Y

There was a good discussion about both Maestro progress and CTIA vis OMTP on the last Ham Radio Workbench (thanks, Mike!). The most important thing I learned is that CTIA is what virtually every videoconferencing headset uses these days - very common. (See what I did there?)

The location of the mic contact vs ground has to do with where the contacts usually are for 3-conductor stereo plugs, so CTIA has better compatibility with audio-only jacks - or that is my understanding.

Where did that info come from? Are some folks getting notices? That would be great news ...

Hi frc2302,

Flex sent an advertisement email out this morning for "Hamcation Specials". They sort of sunk the news in by starting with this:

The Orlando Hamcation specials continue through Tuesday, February 13th.  

For those eagerly anticipating the arrival of our new Maestro C, complete with its Optional 10-hour battery operation, we're thrilled to share that we're on track to begin dispatching orders around February 22nd to customers who've pre-ordered.

Rest assured, if you're among those awaiting this exciting addition, we'll be in touch directly to ensure everything is set for your order before it ships out.  Please wait for us to contact you.

You can learn more at our Maestro C FAQ. 

73 Russ KR6W