So it looks like Clearcom launched a new base for Freespeak at NAB, but there isn't much information beyond the press release. Seems like a redesign to bring it more inline with functionality of Helixnet. Did anyone get to see it at the show or otherwise?
Programming is like HelixNet V3 programming via browser. Note that the antenna outs support SFP for fiber antennas (not quite available yet).
FreeSpeak II new BASE
• Supports 25 wireless beltpacks (up from 20)
• Improved 2-wire PL connectivity (FIR based auto nulling)
• 4 PL ports (up from 2)
• Selectable powered PL ports supporting 5 ClearCom beltpacks on each line, including call signaling (power indicator LED by each XLR)
• Direct RTS TW dual channel 2 Wire connection, including call signaling
• 4 Wire port pinout can be reversed from the front panel or CCM browser windows
• 4 high contrast OLED front panel displays with easy-to-use waterfall menus as on HelixNet
• Front panel “Main Station Mode” with Talk, Level and Call to any of 4 destinations (any channel/group/direct or a Reply key)
• Front panel “Diagnostics Mode” shows diagnostics for all antennas and beltpacks
• CCM browser based configuration utility with real time monitoring, assignments and configuration
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NO Offline programming - must be connected to a Base• Easy USB Beltpack to Base registration as well as over the air registration
• Future Fiber to Splitter/Transceiver connection
• DECT sync I/O for co-located bases and Eclipse frames.
• Redundant 12V DC power option
• 5 pin headset connection option!!
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12 internal party lines and 12 internal Groups just like HelixNet