User's Manual

User Guide | FreeSpeak II™
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It is possible to daisy-chain up to four beltpacks, or use an intercom XLR splitter
at the Base station to feed microphone cables connected to the individual
beltpacks. Because it is a 24-volt rather than a 30-volt current, the maximum
length of cable that can be connected (the sum of all of the runs) will be shorter
than what is expected with the standard partyline voltage. Do the same with PL
CH-B to support an additional four beltpacks.
4.2.2.1 To connect to the partyline
1) From the main menu, scroll to PORTS and select by pressing the
setup/enter encoder in.
2) Scroll to PLCHA or PLCHB and press to select.
The SELECTED PORT screen appears.
3) Scroll to and select CALLS.
The CALL DESTINATION screen appears.
4) Select the port or group to be connected to the partyline by scrolling to it
and pressing the rotary encoder. Doing so creates a route to the selected
destination—this port or group can now hear the activity on the partyline.
Note: This option can also be set to NONE.
5) Select TYPE from the menu.
6) Select either Clear-Com, Drake, or RTS.
7) The Base station automatically sets the termination, audio levels, and call
signaling options for the selected partyline system.
Note: The Base station does not detect the RTS call signal.
8) If the changes are saved the route will be reinstated on power up.
Note: Suggested settings for a partyline connection are that the VOX should be set to -
26dB, the gain output to -6dB and the input to 0dB.
4.2.3 Connecting to an RTS™ wired beltpack
FS II can only transmit and receive audio from channel 2 of an RTS wired
beltpack. Connect using a standard XLR cable. Ensure that the partyline type is
set to “RTS” using the menu on the Base station before enabling the partyline.
See the chapter “Programming a System from the Base station” for more
information.