They sure sound alike.  It is possible that is the same hardware with a
different name plate.  We have certainly seen that before.

Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:06 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: kenwood microphone

I assume this is different than the mfj 297?
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Tue, 7 May 2013, Bob Ray
wrote:

> Butch, Here is the mic I referred to earlier.  I have one of these and 
> it does have the four buttons that you were looking for.
>
>
> HamPros
>
>
>
> NS-508
> (more info)
>
>
> High Quality Condenser Desktop Microphone.
> .Flexible Microphone Boom.
> .FM/SSB Audio Quality Selector Switch.
> . Variable microphone gain.
> .Up/Down Controls work for Kenwood FM mobile use only.
> .Requires an optional cable specific for your radio.
>
> I am using it with my 590 and don't have the batteries in it since I 
> don't need the amplifier.
>
> Bob kd0br
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:06 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: kenwood microphone
>
> I'm looking for a base mike for my kenwood with the 4 function keys.  
> Does anyone make one?
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>