I have the same question which pad on the back do I soldier to? Also is I01 and I02 the same connection? Trying to connect a Yaesu cable and was wondering if I have to do anything different then add the resistor. Sounds like there is a capacitor in series with the mic pad already.
Board looks great and the holder works well. Ready to put it together, but I have a question.
With version 1.2 of the board, there are two different contacts on the back of the board for the 3.5mm jack: TXD Output to radio and IO1 (PTT1). Which one should be soldered to the outer ring of the 3.5mm jack?
I assume TXD, but want to be sure I don't need to go off and find a quad contact 3.5mm jack.
I have used DigiRigs on some of my radios, but for HT's, THIS IS THE BEST!
It fits all my K1 connector radios perfectly and has been totally plug and play on 6 different HT's. It really reduces the cable mess and makes getting everything in one place for portable ops a breeze.
I use it with DIGIPI, APRS DROID, WINLINK and a couple other software packages and all have worked very well.
I also purchased the 3D printed case for it and it provides a very clean and solid unit. I think it is much more protected and sturdy with it.
I need 3 more!!!!
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NB8M
Fast shipping. Excellent quality and works as advertised!
Assembly was straightforward. The plastic jig held the plugs in place for soldering.
Great little adapter, works as advertised.
Potential gotchas:
At first I had issues with the USB C port having a loose, inconsistent connection but it turned out I wasn't plugging the cable in all the way. The device would also get stuck with the PTT open transmitting silence. Checking the logs and internet lead me to realize the radio's transmission was causing interference with my cable (despite a ferrite bead). Moving the antenna away and plugging the cable completely in solved both these problems and it's now working like a charm.
Soldering:
The 3d printed soldering guide did great job of holding the jacks and board in. The locating holes on the board a great touch here. It was also clear from the silkscreen on the board which jacks went where. Soldering went smoothly.
Small Gripe:
My biggest complaint is for my Baofeng radio the LEDs are on the far side of the board making it tricky to view them and the screen at the same time. But there are surface mount pads on the backside too, so I might be able to fix this annoyance myself.
Service:
The service from NA6D was great. My order was processed the same day. Shipping took a few days, but that's entirely acceptable considering this isn't Amazon. There was a mistake in my order and it was rectified with the same speed and courtesy. Would happily buy from again.
Works great! No issues with soldering (thank you for the jig!) or operation.
Works like a charm even for this guy with questionable soldering skills
It didn't work with my baofeng uv-5rm plus. It would lose its usb connection when the ptt kicked in. Maybe it will still work for your radio.