PTT issues

[Ward Odenwald]

My motocom push-to-talk (PTT) cable stop working on my last flight and the problem exists within the PTT wire and/or button as everything works just fine with another PTT. I know that others have had similar issues. Aside from using another cable, has anyone been able to come up with a fix for problem?

Ward

[theflyingdude]

You can buy just the PTT plug-in portion of the set-up if you call MotoComm and explain your need. I've talked to them a couple times over the telephone and they've seemed very accommodating. They even gave me some specific suggestions, in terms of suggested lengths, when I mentioned I was using their stuff for hang gliding.

JR

[Flying Lobster]

My motocom push-to-talk (PTT) cable stop working on my last flight and the problem exists within the PTT wire and/or button as everything works just fine with another PTT. I know that others have had similar issues. Aside from using another cable, has anyone been able to come up with a fix for problem?

Ward

I've had the same problem with several sets of Motocoms. I can highly recommend PTT sets made by Steve Prater, who is a member of the Tennessee Tree Toppers.

marc

[hang_pilot]

I've had the same problem with several sets of Motocoms. I can highly recommend PTT sets made by Steve Prater, who is a member of the Tennessee Tree Toppers.

Here's the link:
http://www.pttguy.com/html/pttguy_pilot_line.html

My Motocomm PTT has also gone south. At Larry Bunner's suggestion, I just recently ordered a new system from Steve. Can't recommend it yet, but others seem quite pleased.

~Daniel

[Dave Proctor]

I have not had good luck with motocomms either. I went back to building my own stuff. This winter I want to revamp my setup to use modular phone cables. Cheap, robust, and can be plugged and unplugged with one hand so I can have redundant wiring built into the harness with second radio.

DaveP

[Ward Odenwald]

Thanks for the suggestions. JR, I called MotoComm yesterday and they are sending another PTT cable at no charge. We'll see how long this one lasts.

Ward

[Dave Proctor]

Save the old motocomm parts. With some mods the PTT switch can be used with better cable to make a nice unit.

DaveP