nope, that's already got a dummy plug in it. and with most of them old 
radios, if you didn't have the two bottom pins shorted, you'd have no rx.

Shaun
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On 4/04/2008 4:53 AM, the old scribe known as Colin McDonald was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> is that not the external VFO plug?
> Does it have 8 pins around a central hole with a small guide slot?
> I know the 101E has the external VFO plug back there somewhere.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 7:35 AM
> Subject: Re: Microphone question
> 
> 
>> Likely this multi-pin plug is for a variety of purposes DC out separate
>> RX antenna and who knows what else.    What is the model of the radio?
>> The pin outs may be available somewhere on line but not sure. =20
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shaun Oliver
>> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:40 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Microphone question
>>
>> just on mikes, on the back of my yaesu, there's what looks like a cannon
>> plug.
>> as you're looking at the back of the radio. with the back facing you so
>> that the so239 is on your left, on the right hand side of the back
>> pannel there are some plugs in a virtical line.
>> the top two are RCA and I suspect one of them is for a phone patch. I'm
>> not too sure what the other is for. there is a 3.5 MM headfone jack
>> which I have an external speaker connected to. there's a quarter inch
>> jack for a straight key and this 8 pin thing underneath that. could the
>> 8 pin plug be for a studio or vocal mike of some description? or, could
>> I attach something to the phone patch and make use of the audio from
>> there?
>> thanks in advance.
>> rig is a yaesu ft201
>>
>> Shaun
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>> On 3/04/2008 8:15 PM, the old scribe known as Colin McDonald was able to
>> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>> any studio mike will sound pretty decent on SSB.
>>> Most studio mikes, even the cheap ones will give you an audio=20
>>> frequency range of at least 50HZ to 16KHZ.
>>> Since your typical 2.7K maximum band width on ssb will be quite a bit=20
>>> narrower then that, you can be sure that the mike will give a good=20
>>> flat response within the bandwidth that  the radio puts out.
>>> Audio technica, V-tech, AKG, CAD, Nady, shure, among several others=20
>>> all sell quality studio mikes for around 30 to 60 bucks.
>>> If you want a really high quality mike for vocal audio, the shure=20
>>> beta-58 is about the best on the market right now under $500.
>>> It's around the same price as the Heil Gold line, in the $150 to $199
>> range.
>>> The idea is to have as flat a response out of the microphone as=20
>>> possible, and then contour the response with a graphic Equalizer.
>>> Some of the cheaper mikes will have bumps at 1K or 2K to increase=20
>>> intelegability on a PA, but the better ones will be flat.
>>> I use a shure sm 158 from time to time on the ts2000 straight in and=20
>>> get good results.
>>> =20
>>> Look around for an old style desk lamp that has a double action boom
>> on it.
>>> They often have a shelf clamp on one end, and you can modify the other
>>> end to hold a mike clip.
>>> You should be able to locate a goose neck with a clamp on one end for=20
>>> studio control room or DJ use.
>>> Sometimes you have to get a few different parts and build the thing to
>>> suit your needs.
>>> =20
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:09 PM
>>> Subject: Microphone question
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>>> Hi all, I'm sure someone in here has to be using a broadcast mic, or=20
>>>> heil gold line, mic, either with their ham radio station, or for=20
>>>> music, or
>>> maybe
>>>> broadcast radio. I just picked one up, that MC-60 really got on my=20
>>>> nerves,
>>> I
>>>> could not get it like I wanted with out bypassing the base=20
>>>> completely, so W2IHY suggested a professional mic that's very=20
>>>> inexpensive and sounds
>>> great.
>>>> Looks like it's a lot more expensive than it is too, I mean, I paid=20
>>>> $30 including shipping for the thing and the audio reports are
>> incredible.
>>>> Reviews on www.eham.net are as well. Anyway, I'm looking for a=20
>>>> decent, not too expensive boom mount. Something I can clamp to my=20
>>>> desk and it will put the mic right in front of me. I've looked and=20
>>>> I'm not sure what's what but this little desk stand I have really=20
>>>> stinks and I'd like something that I can bring in front of me a=20
>>>> little closer when I sit back and relax in my chair. Does anyone know
>>>> of anything like that I might look in to? I'm sure there is such a=20
>>>> thing but I've never looked before and some things sound close but=20
>>>> I'm not sure and can't spend money to find out it's not even
>>> close
>>>> as it sounds. Thanks.
>>>> John Miller N1UMJ
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