XTX446/Cavalry Mk2 headset compatability

deepimpact

radio-operators,

Does the Motorola XTX446 have the same headset connections (2 pin, 7.5mm I believe) as the XTN446?
Just want to make sure before I commit to buy a Cavalry headset when they're back in stock.

Thanks,
T

NakedDex

Assuming you have the right Cavalry headset. There are versions available for various connection types. Make sure the one you get is a "Motorola type" connection before purchasing and you'll have no bother at all. Cracking headset and a brilliant radio (coming from a user of both). The Motorola type will also work with the XTN series radios.
The other types of radio connectinos on it are (as far as I recall) Iasus, Kenwood and "Standard" (despite there being no standard).

deepimpact

NakedDex wrote: »

Assuming you have the right Cavalry headset. There are versions available for various connection types. Make sure the one you get is a "Motorola type" connection before purchasing and you'll have no bother at all. Cracking headset and a brilliant radio (coming from a user of both). The Motorola type will also work with the XTN series radios.
The other types of radio connectinos on it are (as far as I recall) Iasus, Kenwood and "Standard" (despite there being no standard).

I have the right cavalry headset . Imagine having a Motorola radio and a Kenwood headset :eek:
Good to know it works alright.

Thanks Dex

JohnReisman

Where is the best place to get one of those headsets??

NakedDex

Ehobby do them for the pretty nifty price of $88. They have the entire range of them in all colours and pin-types. They have a lot more pin types than I remember, a cursory look turned up Icom and even Talkabout support.

mafiaboy

or there is a place on aungier street D2 across from the collage just found his card its called city electronics ltd 73 aungier st

JohnReisman

Cheers. I'll check them both out.

deepimpact

In the last few days I've and got a new XTN446 for 135eur delivered (including a drop in charger) and a Cavalvy headset from ehobby.

So that's about 200 quid for an entire comms set (excluding VAT etc on the headset)! :pac::pac::pac:

Thanks Dex, really appreciated, T.

NakedDex

€135 for the XTN? Bargain. Where'd you find that?

No bother, enjoy it. Cav-sets are great pieces.

deepimpact

NakedDex wrote: »

€135 for the XTN? Bargain. Where'd you find that?

No bother, enjoy it. Cav-sets are great pieces.

ebay.co.uk
I saw it a couple of weeks ago, but it wasn't available to post here. Emailed the seller...waited...and a few days ago it came up again. Nabbed!

I'm fairly pleased myself with the price, considering that some of the prices here are a little "excessive" for the same radio, without a charger...
I know it's discontinued but still, a saving of 100 euro isn't too bad, although that savings going to Shiva for a VFC416, so I won't see much of that money , and it's a great radio according to the experts ie you

NakedDex

They're not discontinued, the XTX ones are. The XTN is still the benchmark by which PMR446 radios are set. I'd still have mine today if it hadn't been run over by a Land Rover (it took that much to kill it).

Between the signal clarity, the power, dual scanning and the encryption functions, I haven't used a better licence free radio ever.
Enjoy it mate.

deepimpact

I thought the XTN/XTX series was being replaced by the XTNi series (the difference being the presence/lack of an LCD monitor within the new series; the XTNi and the XTNiD)? Ah well, doesn't matter, it's a good buy anyway.

Your's was crushed by a Land Rover? I can only imagine...
If that's what it takes to kill it then it's an even better buy than I thought

There are plenty added to ebay regularly, so keep an eye out if anyone wants them. Make sure that a charger is included aswell, makes life a whole lot more handy than messing around with AAs.