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Just ordered Aurora 520 and have some questions

john.yeagermt
john.yeagermt Member ✭
in Aurora
I just ordered an Aurora 520. I am currently using a Heil PR 781 microphone with a HS2 PTT switch. I saw a post on this forum that Flex sells a XLR to trrs cable. I am not finding it. Can someone recommend where to get this cable for my mic and how best to use the HS2 PTT?
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  • john.yeagermt
    john.yeagermt Member ✭
    Looking at the manual the PTT has a RCA input. I would think if I purchased an adapter that has a male rca connector on one end and the female 1/4 on the other that would work?
  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi John, yes, that should work. I would suggest an adapter cable so that you don't have a long adapter hanging off the back of the rig. Long adapters can put a lot of strain on the connector on the radio and are prone to being bumped which can break things.

  • john.yeagermt
    john.yeagermt Member ✭
    @KD0RC I am assuming your answer is regarding the PTT switch. The only XLR cable I see in the flex store is the one for the radiosport headset. It has the mini 6 pin xlr connection.
  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi John, yes that was just for the PTT switch. I think W2IHY makes cables, so you might want to look them up. I have never used any of their cables, but I do see them mentioned from time to time.

  • john.yeagermt
    john.yeagermt Member ✭
    I have reached out to him. Thank you. I also found one on Amazon to get me by until I can purchase a sound cable. One of the comments for the cable said he used it to connect his mic to his Flex 8400 and it works great.
  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Just be careful with cables from Amazon. You want an XLR female to TRS 1/4" Male cable. Some cables from China are not wired as balanced cables.

    73 Dave wo2x

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