The 13855 push-to-talk switch allows a customer an easy method for keying up a radio. The 13855 attaches to a square 10-position connector on the radio-to-modem cable that is supplied with the radio (for example, pn 29201). Pressing the button grounds the radio push-to-talk (PTT) line, which causes the radio to transmit the carrier frequency. This process is useful during radio maintenance and for troubleshooting. For example, it allows a user to sustain a transmission while measuring the forward and reflected radio transmit power with a watt meter.
Connector | Square, 10-pin (2x5), 0.100 inch pitch, male |
Button | Metal dome button with overlay |
Dimensions | 1.27 x 3.81 x 5.08 cm (0.5 x 1.5 x 2.0 in.) |
Weight | 45.36 g (0.1 lb) |
The 13855 is compatible with the 29201, 13547, and 12160 cables.