Just got a pair of replica Comtacs, and unfortunately out of the box I'm having problems with the PTT, specifically the 1-pin for a Motorola Talkabout, the ZTactical version. The headset, Comtacs seem functional, noise cancellation, somewhat comparable to the real SwatTacs, (Black Comtacs), haven't tried interfacing the ZTactical mic and connector on the real one, but will try later if I can get the PTT functional to begin with. But I suspect it is a poor electrical connection on the PTT it self, but without a baseline, Element or otherwise, I can't make a comparison, not to mention I have absolutely no electrical background what so ever, or have a multi-meter. But here are what the guts look inside the PTT.
Should the two pins diagonal of each other, that hold the push-switch to the board, be soldered? And looks like the 4 wire leads that go onto the board need to be re-soldered too (weak solder at best). Anything else I'm missing here? I remember reading somewhere, or seeing someone place a capacitor on the board, but my google-fu, isn't strong tonight.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
