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Control of the Ext Powered Speaker Jack

TSMyers
TSMyers Member ✭✭
edited June 21 in SmartSDR for Windows

One unexpected advantage of the Flex Radio System and SmartSDR is the ability to play the audio over the External Powered speaker at the same time as I I am using the headset. Some may think this is silly but let me elaborate. My Wife has her Technicians license and loves to listen to me on the various nets I am on and even when I am just rag chewing. I on the other hand have lost a good portion of my hearing and really depend on the use of a headset to help me understand what I am hearing.

On my old FT-710 and many radios, plugging the headset into the radio jack disconnects the external speakers but on the Flex I can run both audio devices. At least until I start running my Rx through the Computer connection. When I select the PC Audio button the external speaker jack is disconnected, meaning I can only hear the audio through the computer, which works for my wired or BT headphone but means she cannot hear the audio.

Is there a way to control the signal to the Ext Powered Speaker jack so it can remain live?

Answers

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    No, you would need a splitter at the PC to have two outputs if PC Audio is selected.

    I much prefer the audio directly from the radio. Is there a reason that you want audio from the PC?

  • Martin_G4ENZ
    Martin_G4ENZ Member ✭✭

    What does this option do Len? It would have appeared to do what the op wanted but indeed it doesn't.

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    73 Martin

  • TSMyers
    TSMyers Member ✭✭

    I tried that Martin, it had no affect on the External Power Speaker.

    Len, this would allow me to use a headset connected to my computer which gives me access to the RX of the radio and allows me to output it through the speaker so my wife can listen in. Using a headset connected to my Computer allows me to also listen in to any SDR receivers I might need to use on those horrible prop nights.

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