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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:00:26 -0400
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Lynn,

I haven't bought it yet, but I'm still thinking about it.

Steve

On Wednesday 10/22/03 03:56 Lynn Roberts wrote:
>Steve,
>Did you get the mic switch?
>Lynn
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 11:08 PM
>Subject: Re: MC80 dilemma
>
>
> > Hi Lynn,
> >
> > Thanks for the MFJ URL.  I took a quick look at the manual, and it sounds
> > like an interesting product.  I like the idea that the pins can be
> > reconfigured depending on what radio you have.  It's also nice to have a
> > headphone jack available even though I don't have to worry about
>disturbing
> > anyone in my present shack.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > On Wednesday 10/1/03 18:43 Lynn Roberts wrote:
> > >Steve,
> > >Here's address for mfj 1262 it mentions internal jumpers to reconfigure
>pins
> > >between  connectors, you may need a sightling to help you reconfigure it.
> > >
> > >http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1262
> > >
> > >Also plugging mfj 1262 in google will probably bring up correct place.
> > >I've found MFJ things to usually work well. However that doesn't mean
>that
> > >all their things are the best.
> > >Lynn
> > >[log in to unmask]
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 6:15 PM
> > >Subject: Re: MC80 dilemma
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Lynn,
> > > >
> > > > I checked on HRO's Web site, and you were absolutely correct on the
> > > > price.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get a detailed description of the
> > > > product, so I'm still not sure if it's what I want.  I'm wondering if
>the
> > > > pin configuration is correct for the Kenwood radios.  Apparently,
>Kenwood
> > > > and Icom configure their mics differently.  Ah well, what else is
> > > > new?  Thanks for the suggestion, and say hi to Shirley.
> > > >
> > > > Steve
> > > >
> > > > On Wednesday 10/1/03 15:40 Lynn Roberts wrote:
> > > > >Steve,
> > > > >MFJ makes a mic switch  MFJ 1262 which is for 8 pin round plugs and
>MFJ
> > > > >1262m which is for the newer modular style plugs.
> > > > >Around $80.00 check with your favorite vender.
> > > > >P.S. Give Marcia a hug.
> > > > >Lynn
> > > > >[log in to unmask]
> > > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > > >From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > >Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:24 PM
> > > > >Subject: MC80 dilemma
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi everyone,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just bought an MC80 desk mic which I want to use with my Kenwood
> > > > > > TMG707A.  I would also like to be able to use the PF buttons on
>the
> > >hand
> > > > > > mic that came with the radio, as well as the DTMF keypad for
>entering
> > > > > > frequencies directly.  If I had an MC89, I could at least switch
>back
> > >and
> > > > > > forth between the two mics, but I understand those are no longer
> > > > > > made.  Alternatively, I might be interested in building some sort
>of
> > >box
> > > > > > with the buttons in it, but I don't know much about what it would
>take
> > >to
> > > > > > do that.  Perhaps a box like that already exists, and I'd be
>willing
> > >to
> > > > >buy
> > > > > > one if it did.  I'd like to hear from anyone with any ideas, or
>maybe
> > >an
> > > > > > MC89 or equivalent for sale.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Steve

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