Console or Alternate Audio Connection

Applies To: Dispatch Centers & System Administrators Connecting External Audio Sources

Connecting the eDispatches detector directly to your own radio console or audio source can significantly improve audio quality and alert reliability compared to over-the-air scanner reception.

Console Connection Setup

Supply audio directly to the eDispatches detector via the 3.5mm aux input port using an audio cable running from your console's audio output.

Selecting the Correct Audio Cable (Mono vs. Stereo)

While eDispatches supplies a standard stereo audio cable, many radio consoles only output single-channel audio. Single-channel connections require a mono audio cable to transmit audio properly.

Connecting via Mobile Base Radios (Pinout Connections)

If your console lacks a standard 3.5mm output, you can tap into a mobile base radio connected to a power supply. Most commercial radios feature accessory pinout connectors (e.g., 10, 16, 20, or 26-pin configurations).

• Flat Audio Output (Recommended): Configure your radio accessory pins for "flat audio out" to ensure a constant, unswitched audio stream to the detector.
• Technical Support: Contact your radio system administrator or service technician to identify the correct pinout configuration for your specific radio model.