sorry, no idea, but i think its listed as an option on various amateur
equipment retailers web sites.
It may not be a kenwood mike, however, the interface should be the same just
the pinouts for wiring slightly different.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: ts2000


> Hi.
>
> What is the model of the desk mic that has the four function buttons?
I've
> never particularly liked hand mics, but put up with it for the convenience
> of having the function buttons available.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 11:47 PM 9/28/2006 -0600, you wrote:
> >Yep, the DM 57 i think it is, is a great addition to the radio especially
> >for FM 2M and 70CM work.
> >However, be fair warned, that the DM57 doesn't sound all that great on
SSB.
> >In fact, now that i have switched to a studio mike, it doesn't sound that
> >great on FM either.
> >However, it still sounds better then your typical mobile or HT setup.
> >I believe there is a desk mike sold by kenwood that has the four function
> >buttons on it, but you are looking at some big dollars for that one.
> >It would be great if a person could buy, or build an interface that would
> >allow the use of mikes like the Heil's and other studio type mikes as
well
> >as having a 4 button configuration for the voice and S meter readings.
> >Of course, a person can change the main FN button on the radio to read S
> >meter readings and then press the enter button twice to get freq read
> >out...but it is so much nicer with the function buttons.
> >I have considered perchasing one of the MFJ mike splitters that allow you
to
> >easily switch between multiple microphones with out reconnecting them
> >individually...this way, you can quickly switch back to the hand mike and
> >have S meter and freq read outs on HF as wel as the other bands, and
still
> >have the option to use a better sounding mike while talking.
> >
> >73
> >Colin, V A6BKX
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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