Re: Headphone socket

--- In [email protected], "comtron@..." <comtron@...> wrote:
>
> Voi,
> 
> Thanks very much for this information, I had no idea.
> 
> Chuck
> 
> 
> Original Message:
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> From: voip10 voip10@...
> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 20:31:24 -0000
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [VR-500] Re: Headphone socket
> 
> 
> The VR-500 headphone jack socket is dual purpose, it is a "stereo" 
> socket used for mono audio and for programming data. For audio you 
> will need to use a stereo jack plug in the socket, with the audio 
> connections between the outer sleeve and tip. The inner sleeve is 
> used for data. A mono plug will ground the data connection causing problems
> with the rig. Hope this helps. 
> 
> Voi
> 
> --- In [email protected], "qantas7472003" <chris.jordan7@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a problem with this. Using a mono-stereo adapter to
> listen with, I have now got a problem with the plug not making contact
> properly, therefore missing some of what is going on. 
> > I've read that it does seem to a bit of an achilles heel with this model,
> don't know whether its dodgy solder or sticking contact in the socket. Any
> help, please.
> >
> 
> 
> 
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>Sorry for delay in replying. I know that most scanners only have audio on one channel, so that's why I used a mono-stereo adapter. Have been using just the headphone plug by itself, with audio on the one side, not having problems now. It was probably causing a strain on the connection on the board. Looks like I will have to make do with one-track audio, or break the cable and connect both sides together. Many thanks for you help.