lol, I know the TS-2000 has but provision for a mic with function keys
though I don't use it and doubt if I ever will. I don't know about anything
newer since that radio is currently going to have to last me the rest of my
life. Even my backup radio is for sale for the right offer, not being pushed
yet though will have to be before the summer's out.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: kenwood microphone
> John,
>
> I can't speak to the old 570, but the TS-2000, 480, and 590 will all
> handle the extra pf keys. The 590 has 2 front panel keys, so will do a
> total of 6 pf keys, while the 480 and 2000 only have 1 front panel key,
> so the extra 4 keys give a total of 5 pf keys.
>
> You probably know this, but in the 2000 it is menu 51. Submenu A for
> the front panel key, and submenus B - Efor the extra pf keys.
>
> I just got an e-mail informing me that I've won 8.2 million dollars in
> the Nigerian lottery. When I get my money, I'll buy each of us a 990.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
> On 5/8/2013 2:25 PM, John Miller wrote:
>> Do most HF only radios support 4 function buttons? I know the ones with
>> 2,
>> 440 etc. do but as far as I know most radios I'm familiar with, if it's
>> HF
>> only the function buttons wouldn't do anything. I can't say about the 590
>> since I don't and probably will never have one and will certainly never
>> even
>> look at a 990 on my current budget.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 1:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: kenwood microphone
>>
>>
>>> Do you use it on a kenwood radio, and if so,, are these buttons
>>> definable in menus. I called a ham store and he said it wouldn't work
>>> that way on the 590. I also had a friend look on line, and he says it
>>> appears exactly the same mike as the mfj 297. The main reason I wanted
>>> it was to have the 4 functions on a desk mike.
>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>>
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