Product Description
Use a Single Box to Route your Rack or W2IHY Audio Gear Output to Multiple Radios, Amplifier, and Speaker System.
- iplus technology allows routing of your external Rack or W2IHY audio to 3 radios. No more disconnecting and reconnecting your rack to separate radios. Just select your radio and play!
- Separate level controls for each radio. Set it and forget it.
- MAJOR FEATURE: RCA linear keying inputs from 3 radios. Select your radio, and your amplifier is connected and ready for that radio!
- MAJOR FEATURE: RCA stereo audio inputs allows you to use 1 stereo or mono speaker system for all of your radio’s receiver audio.
- MAJOR FEATURE: Combination XLR / ¼” TRS audio input or 5-pin DIN audio input for total flexibility and compatibility with your balanced XLR, ¼” TRS, ¼” TS, or existing W2IHY cables.
- MAJOR FEATURE: Audio Phase Reversal for proper AM audio asymmetry. A must for maximum AM modulation and quality!
- 2 iplus units may be connected together to control up to 5 radios!
- Comes with erasable marker for labeling the 3-position radio switch.
Specifications
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Radio Select Switch
- Switches input audio from a single source to up to 3 radios
- Switches PTT line for TX/RX control of selected radio
- Switches radio speaker audio from 3 radios to a one set of mono or stereo speakers
- Accepts amplifier keying from 3 radios to key a linear amplifier
Invert Phase Switch
- Reverses the phase of the audio output 180 degrees for proper AM modulation asymmetry
Output Level Controls
- Individual output level control for the radio selected
- Set precise drive level to each radio
- Allows mic level up to line level output to your transceiver
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Audio Input Connectors (Line Level and Isolated)
- Combined XLR receptacle and ¼” TRS phone jack that supports balanced and unbalanced inputs
- DIN (Aux Input) for connection of W2IHY audio products
- ¼” TRS phone connection is compatible with iBox output
PTT Input (RCA)
- Adds “push to talk” control with foot switch, hand switch, etc
Three Audio Output Ports (5-pin DIN)
- Interface up to 3 radios (6 radios with additional iplus)
- Front panel port / radio selector switch
- Low-Z balanced and unbalanced outputs
- 5 Pin DIN connectors with wiring compatible with other W2IHY products
- Prewired cable assemblies available (optional)
Speaker audio switched from 3 radios to a single speaker system
- RCA inputs and outputs
- Stereo inputs and outputs supported
- Speaker grounds isolated
- Prewired cable assemblies available (optional)
Linear amplifier keying controlled from 3 radios with a single connection to the linear amplifier
- RCA inputs and output
- Supports active and passive keying from radios
- Prewired cable assemblies available (optional)
Separate iplus Chassis Ground Available
Dimensions – 9” W x 3” H x 5.5” D (Including Feet and RCA’s)
