Circuit/System Description
The radio controls communicate radio control inputs directly to the radio through a discrete circuit for volume up, volume down and power button. It also uses a series of resistors through a signal circuit when the home, seek up, seek down and phone buttons are pressed. After receiving the message the radio will perform the requested function. Messages communicated between the radio and the radio controls include the following:
- Button presses/knob rotations
- Commands for the state of indicators
- Controls back-lighting