VKZ24 wrote:RTF27 wrote:I tried searching and could not find an answer, appreciate any input.
For radios I went with the Baofeng UV5 (same as Rugged for half the price). For headset and PTT I got http://a.co/gfnEOYc
if it weren't for driver changes, I think this headset/PTT would be fine as is. However, the conenctor between the headset and the rest of the system has little pins which will be cumbersome during a change and could be a risk for quick exit in emergency.
I need to put a quick connect and extension in between the headset and the rest of the set up.
Appreciate any ideas. Also, not sure what the technical name for the existing connectors is (looks kinda like the old S-Video connection but with 5 pins).
Thanks.
BTDT about 6 years ago now. The solution is to contact Troy and get his harness with the NASCAR connector. Many of us here have this setup and it works great. Nerdieracing.com and tell him I sent you.
Vincent, thanks for the plug.
RTF27, the connectors in your system are Mini-DIN like the old PS2 mice.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-DIN_connector
You can make an adapter but once your get into those systems you will find there is not much wire in them either. A buddy and I refer to the wire as conductive dental floss.
The common 3.5mm TRRS connectors on our cell phones is like a mini-IMSA in that it's a single pin 4 conductor connector which looks like a good option for our comms. The problem I have seen with these and many small connectors like Mini-DIN or Mini-XLRs is the strain relief that holds the wire in the connector is also very small and will not hold much wire. The quality of the connectors is pretty crappy too.
Common 1/4" audio connectors have the largest strain reliefs and accommodations for larger wires, even larger than the Nexus connectors used in IMSA. The larger connectors are also easier to handle with gloves on.
Zello, I have not used it but heard of it. I just made adapters for my friend's kids to use their cell phones while karting. When I tested them I was surprised how much delay there was in our cell phones.
Programming and frequencies, there's been a lot of discussion about that. A ham license is an option. A "proper" license looks like it's about $500 for 10 years and does not guarantee you your own channel. You are supposed to have a license for GMRS too and I know of one team that does that.
We use old Motorola radios and had to pay to have them programmed. Sometimes our light is blinking but we hear nothing which is another team on the same frequency. I do not know how or why they chose the frequencies in our radios but I can not change them myself.
Recording comms: we've been running our comms to our cameras lately which makes our video more interesting.
GoPro Video @ MSR:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faKK4JCKr5A&t=28s
VIRB Video @ MSR:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNolBiIoHx0&t=13s
Troy
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1973 Datsun 240Z