I've seen that preamp as nothing but a direct cause of RF feedback, I used 
to use it on my TS-440 before I knew better but now would never use it for 
anything.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 and MC-60A.


>I use that mic on the TS440 and I keep the preamp off.  I've yet to see a
> situation where the pramp improved things.  I doubt that the 2000 needs 
> it.
> If it's working now, I'd leave it off.  The 440 does provide power for it
> and perhaps the 2000 does too.  On my model, there is an on-off switch for
> the preamp on the bottom of the stand.  lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:24 PM
> Subject: Kenwood TS-2000 and MC-60A.
>
>
>> Hi list.
>> I've been using the MC-60A on the TS-2000 without batteries, I was =
>> wondering if the mic needs the batteries, or if it draws power from the =
>> radio for the preamp.
>> Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.