Help with Peltor Litecom

[bigmike]

I got a pair of these super cheap so I figured I could use them while I search for all the Vic radio parts I'll need.

I wanted to figure out if I could pump music into these. I contacted Peltor but no help. Anyone know if I can use the "INT" connector for this? I'm hoping one of you electronic gurus could help me out with a wiring diagram, instructions, web site link etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

 

[bugei]

mike, is there a model number on them somewhere? i don't see anything that looks like that on peltors site, or any "related site". they kind of look like some peltor dectcom products.

dan

 

[bigmike]

Model #49-HX

 

[Recovry4x4]

Those are the older ones with the belt mounted box. Nothing on the site for them. I know the newer Litecoms and Powercoms can be interfaced but the cable is like $50. What you might be able to do is wear ear buds under the litecom and feed it with your Ipod or whatever you use for music. I've done that with my Powercoms with decent results.

 

[deuceman51]

I have the exact pair here and love them. They are really nice when you need help backing up or hooking something on ect. That's one thing the VIC 1 can't do. I have also wondered if you can add music to them. Let me know if you find out for sure about the cable for them.

 

[OPCOM]

It looks lie a very comfy headset. The INT plug looks like a common S-video connector. If that is the same kind of connector, it's a 4-pin job with a metal shield. The 4 pins (for video) as Y, GND, C, GND. In any case the video cable might be a cheap out, or just buy the connector and make one up if the pinout is different.

The VIC-1 can help with backing up etc, if you get the CX10766/GR 27FT headset cable. There were some for sale at the MVPA convention.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Hehe, I have the powercoms and love them. Similar setup but work on FRS channels so increased distance. On my way to the FL Roundup I had to stop for grub for the 5 yr old. With all my crap in the truck including the laptop, I wasn't about to walk away from it. I ran into McDs to grab sandwiches while Jonathan stayed in the truck with the doors locked from the inside. I was able to talk to him the entire time I was in line. Only a few feet from seeing him the whole time. Don't get me wrong, I've had VIC-1s in two trucks and liked them but these powercoms are a ton better.

 

[bigmike]

I've played with them and I also think they'll be great for backing up type issues. I'm hoping we can up with something thru this group to figure out how to utilize that INT connector. OPCOM may be onto something. It's just too bad I'm a electro-retard!

 

[OPCOM]

Find a friend who maybe tiinkers or is an 'old and experienced' ham radio operator.. or best yet a TV repairman if you know one. A guy like that can figure that thing out in a few minutes. It has only 4 wires, and most likely one is ground. I would almost bet that one pin is mike audio out, another is headphone audio in, and two are gound (shields) on the wires.

When the expensive cable is used with the powercom, can you talk and listen simultaneously without pushing a button (like on the telephone)? I'd help just for the fun of keeping someone from spending $50 on a cable, but for the distance.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Pretty sure the cable for the phone does permit full duplex operation. The powercoms can be hooked up for external 2 way radios, cell phones and stuff such as Ipods.

 

[bigmike]

So here is Peltor's response about the "INT" connection.

Hello,
There was a switch on the front of the transceiver unit marked INT or TX which allowed you to switch from wireless communication to an intercom between two units with an interconnect cable which plugged into a jack on the top of the transceiver marked INT.
This unit was discontinued over ten years ago - unfortunately, we have no replacement parts for them anymore.
Best regards,
JD


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Given this new info, can we achieve of goal of music?

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

I have four of the litecoms myself. I am very anxious to hear about this option also.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Mike, I would reply back and ask if they have a schematic or pinout diagram for the interconnect.

 

[admiralking]

I have the same pair of head sets. I tried putting a stereo jack in the "REM" slot but I think that is for a remote push to talk switch.