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will the usb ports on the 6000 series support a usb speaker for power?
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Reggie-k6xr
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I have a pair of computer speakers that plug into the audio out and into the usb port for power. can I use them on my 6500>
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There is power there, but no USB "device" functionality.1
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That is all I need! thanks!0
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The resounding answer is... probably. We've already seen one case where the power supply isolation in the powered speaker set was not great and any sort of modulation on the radio's power supply during transmit would come riding through onto the speakers. I know this is not the best answer but: "Try it!" is my best suggestion. 73, Greg2
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I'll plug them in and give it a go! thanks!0
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Connected a pair of USB speakers to Flex usb port and audio out and it works !0
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I have been using a USB powered speaker system for 3 weeks and it works very well but the speakers will cut out if to much power is used at high volumn. Nice because when you shut off the radio the speaker power is shut off.0
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As per the SmartSDR Release Notes, we do not recommend plugging anything into the USB connectors on the radio. it may work, but if you experience strange behavior, please un-plug all USB devices from the radio.1
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