is it the headset,ptt, or Radio?

solidgear34 · November 18th, 2012, 21:37

so i recently got a new set of z-tactical/bowman headset and round button ptt for my Motorola TALKABOUT T9580R SAME. I got all excited and plugged them in but seems like there has been problems....

when i press the ptt neither my radio nor my headset will display sound or light indicating that the the system is functioning, i tried getting a refund from airsoftpark.com but even with the new radios i was unable to solve this "connection issue".

can someone help me out?

solidgear34 · November 18th, 2012, 22:00

well the radio works wonders on it's own. the external mic does not need to be turned on for it uses the same power system which is connected to the ptt and radio.

i tried the same thing with my buddie's swimmer headset but still nothing.

solidgear34 · November 18th, 2012, 22:20

any help guys?

Danke · November 19th, 2012, 00:17

Are you plugging in before you turn the radio on?

Does the headset work on any other radio?

BennyBoy · November 19th, 2012, 00:25

I have a crappy motorola and one of them didn't work till I changed an option...

(http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...age_reviews_li)

solidgear34 · November 19th, 2012, 10:31

i got everything plugged in tightly and ready to go. the radio recognizes the ptt and headset but no response when the ptt is pressed

solidgear34 · November 20th, 2012, 23:25

i plugged it in another radio, no problem.

Danke · November 21st, 2012, 00:16

Sounds like you're buying a new radio in the near future.

solidgear34 · November 21st, 2012, 18:27

ya , also i wana re add something. so i got my friends radio and i tried it on. i had good connection between the ptt and headset and radio for 5 minutes
then a sudden fizz and the ptt/headset just shuts down

solidgear34 · November 21st, 2012, 23:08

you know what guys i give up... can anyone recommend me a nice headset and ptt that works with a motorola talkabout? and please add a shop link too? thanks!

justynmagz · November 22nd, 2012, 22:05

I had this same issue but the problem I found was the PTT. The PTT was a single pin (which is what my radio is) but it was meant for a Cobra radio. Everything plugs in just fine and appears as if it should work. I bought a new PTT for Motorola single pins and it worked perfectly.

I currently run an Element Bowman style headset, a TCI PTT, and a Motorola Talkabout. Check out airsoft-club.com. I got my new TCI PTT there for $20+shipping.

Best of luck to you!

solidgear34 · November 23rd, 2012, 19:07

justy thanks alot. is it any good? cause i need to run it with the ibh helmet aswell :P

justynmagz · December 4th, 2012, 15:46

Yeah it works fine. Its a little tight after extended use but it works great. When I was running my IBH they worked great and even when I bought my FAST helmet they fit but were just slightly tighter. Hope everything works out for you!

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November 18th, 2012, 21:37	#1
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	is it the headset,ptt, or Radio? so i recently got a new set of z-tactical/bowman headset and round button ptt for my Motorola TALKABOUT T9580R SAME. I got all excited and plugged them in but seems like there has been problems.... when i press the ptt neither my radio nor my headset will display sound or light indicating that the the system is functioning, i tried getting a refund from airsoftpark.com but even with the new radios i was unable to solve this "connection issue". can someone help me out?

November 19th, 2012, 00:17	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Are you plugging in before you turn the radio on? Does the headset work on any other radio? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

November 21st, 2012, 00:16	#8
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Sounds like you're buying a new radio in the near future. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

November 18th, 2012, 22:00	#2
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	well the radio works wonders on it's own. the external mic does not need to be turned on for it uses the same power system which is connected to the ptt and radio. i tried the same thing with my buddie's swimmer headset but still nothing.

November 18th, 2012, 22:20	#3
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	any help guys?

November 19th, 2012, 10:31	#6
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	i got everything plugged in tightly and ready to go. the radio recognizes the ptt and headset but no response when the ptt is pressed

November 20th, 2012, 23:25	#7
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	i plugged it in another radio, no problem.

November 21st, 2012, 18:27	#9
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	ya , also i wana re add something. so i got my friends radio and i tried it on. i had good connection between the ptt and headset and radio for 5 minutes then a sudden fizz and the ptt/headset just shuts down

November 21st, 2012, 23:08	#10
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	you know what guys i give up... can anyone recommend me a nice headset and ptt that works with a motorola talkabout? and please add a shop link too? thanks!

November 22nd, 2012, 22:05	#11
justynmagz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012	I had this same issue but the problem I found was the PTT. The PTT was a single pin (which is what my radio is) but it was meant for a Cobra radio. Everything plugs in just fine and appears as if it should work. I bought a new PTT for Motorola single pins and it worked perfectly. I currently run an Element Bowman style headset, a TCI PTT, and a Motorola Talkabout. Check out airsoft-club.com. I got my new TCI PTT there for $20+shipping. Best of luck to you! __________________

November 23rd, 2012, 19:07	#12
solidgear34 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: guelph, ontario	justy thanks alot. is it any good? cause i need to run it with the ibh helmet aswell :P

December 4th, 2012, 15:46	#13
justynmagz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012	Yeah it works fine. Its a little tight after extended use but it works great. When I was running my IBH they worked great and even when I bought my FAST helmet they fit but were just slightly tighter. Hope everything works out for you! __________________

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