The wiring for yaesu mics and Kenwood mics are totally different, you'd have 
to have someone completely rewire the mic plug to make it work on the 
Kenwood. I've known people to do it but the mic plug would have to be 
completely rewired. Don't plug it in as is.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:05 PM
Subject: Yaesu Mic on a Kenwood


> Hi all:=20
>
> Ordered my new antenna today and I've been thinking about a backup plan, =
> should my FT-450 don't tune my G5RV and the TS-570 does.=20
> Would it be safe to use my MD-100A8X desk mic on the 570? =20
> I've been also thinking that I'd have to unload the FT-450 as it =
> wouldn't be suitable for an HF remote.=20
> I wouldn't install it as a mobile because that would require some more =
> expense, plus it would have to be professionally installed, under the =
> terms of our agreement with our car's company,=20
> plus there isn't much room for the 450 in the car. =20
> I hope it doesn't come to that because I love the 450 and having tested =
> it for almost a year now, I think for the price, its one of the best =
> performing rigs in its class.=20
> It out performs the 570 as well. Course, the 570's DSP system is 10 year =
> old technology, which is why the 590 was released last year.=20
> It probably performs better than the FT-450 but its also twice as 
> much.=20=
>
> =20
>
> 73:=20
>
> Michael De VO1RYN=20