TK 71627[TK] Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 I have some questions r/t the comm…. Especially the connection set up …. Is there a link you can send me to help in connecting the system to my hovi tips & I iPod shuffle ???…….I stopped using my TK FOR TWO YRS , due to weight issues…… I’m back in the game, but completely forgot how to set up the system…. I know …. I’m an IDIOT… (I’m currently learning I have to replace the internal round battery)……Anyone that’s tech savvy Please help, …. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NkirM6MR5KRTWzG1dUNSEallxJMcER3NJbSPg9lLicQ/edit?usp=sharing Add your MP3 Player to auxiliary input of your amp img16_110x110_crop_center.avif img16_110x110_crop_center.avif 1 Quote
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted March 11 Report Posted March 11 Love how the diagrams use a bucket Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 11 Author Report Posted March 11 Where do I connect my iPod shuffle ???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 11 Report Posted March 11 2 hours ago, TK 71627 said: Where do I connect my iPod shuffle ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ipod / MP3 players plug into the amp in the auxiliary in on the side (if using an Aker amp) 1 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 Ipod / MP3 players plug into the amp in the auxiliary in on the side (if using an Aker amp) I’m using the hovi tips as the speakers….. I do not use an amp ….Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 15 minutes ago, TK 71627 said: I’m using the hovi tips as the speakers….. I do not use an amp …. You may need to use a Y piece to allow an MP3 and Mic to work with your mic spealers. Photos of your setup would be handy. Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 You may need to use a Y piece to allow an MP3 and Mic to work with your mic spealers. Photos of your setup would be handy.I hope these pix help…Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 I hope these pix help…Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThese are w/o the Icomm because I’m waiting on the battery to arrive on Saturday….Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 7 hours ago, TK 71627 said: These are w/o the Icomm because I’m waiting on the battery to arrive on Saturday…. Have you had an ipod / MP3 player connected up previously? Looking at @ukswrathsales thread I'm not seeing any extra connections (unless these are from another maker) If you are not using an amp I would think your Ipod would need a connection between it and the hovi speakers, a Y connector may work, unfortunately I've not personally used mic speakers before. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 19 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: You may need to use a Y piece to allow an MP3 and Mic to work with your mic spealers. Photos of your setup would be handy. The iPod doesn't have enough output voltage to power my speaker sufficiently. There will definitely need an audio amplifier in the mix to work correctly. 2 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 13 Author Report Posted March 13 Yes, when I got my Icomm I was using the entire set up with the iPod shuffle and it worked PERFECTLY….. I stopped trooping in my TK because I gained a like 15 lbs from my CENTURION weight north of 235…. The TK DID NOT FIT….. currently I’m at 216…. And I started using it again but that’s when I found out the internal battery needed replacing….Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 13 Author Report Posted March 13 I did managed to study it and I did make it IDIOT PROOF because I’m not that tech savvy…. Here is the hook up I BELIEVE I had because I marked them accordingly SO I THINK…. ( I won’t know until the battery comes in this Saturday)….. PLEASE LOOK AT THE HOOK UP AND SEE IF ITS ON CORRECTLY…notice how I marked them…Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 13 Author Report Posted March 13 I did managed to study it and I did make it IDIOT PROOF because I’m not that tech savvy…. Here is the hook up I BELIEVE I had because I marked them accordingly SO I THINK…. ( I won’t know until the battery comes in this Saturday)….. PLEASE LOOK AT THE HOOK UP AND SEE IF ITS ON CORRECTLY…notice how I marked them…Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe blk wire with an “S” is actually the Hovi connection that goes to the “speaker” section of the Icomm.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 2 hours ago, TK 71627 said: The blk wire with an “S” is actually the Hovi connection that goes to the “speaker” section of the Icomm. I would wire it that way. The item on the right is basically an amplifier, pretty similar to and Aker amp More info in @ukswrath thread Option 3) Hovi Tips with speakers, iComm with rechargeable battery, Push To Talk cable, Omni-directional Headset Microphone, Amplifier w/ rechargeable battery & wall charger (This latest version amplifier is now included in all my audio systems at no extra charge. The amplifier has the ability to also power my SHA (hearing aid, sold separately), reducing the battery supply footprint inside the helmet. Average Amplifier battery run time with connected SHA is roughly 8hrs+) 1 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 17 Author Report Posted March 17 I think I got SCREWED…… I’ve been waiting for the internal battery and it’s not arriving…. It should have arrived on Saturday….. …..Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 17 Report Posted March 17 1 hour ago, TK 71627 said: I think I got SCREWED…… I’ve been waiting for the internal battery and it’s not arriving…. It should have arrived on Saturday….. ….. There is always an option to modify to an external battery, I've been using mine for the last 7 years without issue. 1 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 18 Author Report Posted March 18 There is always an option to modify to an external battery, I've been using mine for the last 7 years without issue. I will definitely do it….. AFTER I get this or use this battery….. I currently have troops I wanna attend the next two mos….. that’s why I will expect the battery and give them another week….Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Trooper1972[TK] Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 Sorry guys been reading through these posts and other posts about the icomm. I have just had delivered one of the new shrink wrap boards with the external battery. I just ordered some replacement batteries for it and now worried that they may be no good !! What you see in the picture is what I have order. What are peoples thoughts…. Thanks . Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Trooper1972 said: Sorry guys been reading through these posts and other posts about the icomm. I have just had delivered one of the new shrink wrap boards with the external battery. I just ordered some replacement batteries for it and now worried that they may be no good !! What you see in the picture is what I have order. What are peoples thoughts…. Thanks . I've used similar but only 3000mAh, Andrew mentioned he was using 900mAh. According to Google: mAh (milliampere-hour) measures a battery's total capacity, indicating how much charge it holds and how long it can power a device. A higher mAh generally means longer battery life (e.g., a 5,000mAh phone battery lasts longer than 3,000mAh). It's crucial for comparing portable device runtime, such as smartphones and power banks 2 Quote
Trooper1972[TK] Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 Still no the wiser ! So I’m guessing they should be ok and last longer !! Apparently from what I can dissect from Googles reactions 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 30 minutes ago, Trooper1972 said: So I’m guessing they should be ok and last longer !! Apparently from what I can dissect from Googles reactions Hopefully someone wiser than I will be able to answer 2 Quote
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 18 Author Report Posted March 18 I've used similar but only 3000mAh, Andrew mentioned he was using 900mAh. According to Google: mAh (milliampere-hour) measures a battery's total capacity, indicating how much charge it holds and how long it can power a device. A higher mAh generally means longer battery life (e.g., a 5,000mAh phone battery lasts longer than 3,000mAh). It's crucial for comparing portable device runtime, such as smartphones and power banksI think you are right….Ps update on my internal battery….. it’s finally in Texas……Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 19 Report Posted March 19 2 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Hopefully someone wiser than I will be able to answer Depending on the application I'm either running 10440 350mAh or 18650 3600mAh 2 Quote
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