How I use the Icom Bluetooth system in my car
Some Radio Hams have been discussing the effectiveness of the Bluetooth extension microphone with the ID-5100 DStar transceiver on the ID-5100 Facebook Page. I thought I would share what works for me.
The small speaker cost £8 from Maplin Electronics in the UK. The microphone used is the built-in electrec microphone - where both work really well!
So, how to connect the speaker? The Icom Bluetooth unit has a 3.5mm socket, for an external speaker, at the opposite end from the USB charging socket. I use an audio extension cable (stereo 3.5mm at both ends) which connects the speaker with the extension socket. It is an easy job to hide the cable out of the way.
The speaker itself is rechargeable, although I plug it into the nearby 12v socket when I want to use it, and is NOT, of course, Bluetooth. That's why it is so cheap!
Works for me - I hope you like the audio?
73 de John G0GCQ
So, how to connect the speaker? The Icom Bluetooth unit has a 3.5mm socket, for an external speaker, at the opposite end from the USB charging socket. I use an audio extension cable (stereo 3.5mm at both ends) which connects the speaker with the extension socket. It is an easy job to hide the cable out of the way.
The speaker itself is rechargeable, although I plug it into the nearby 12v socket when I want to use it, and is NOT, of course, Bluetooth. That's why it is so cheap!
Works for me - I hope you like the audio?
73 de John G0GCQ
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