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Lynn Roberts <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 22 Oct 2003 03:56:01 -0400
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Steve,
Did you get the mic switch?
Lynn
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: MC80 dilemma


> Hi Lynn,
>
> Thanks for the MFJ URL.  I took a quick look at the manual, and it sounds
> like an interesting product.  I like the idea that the pins can be
> reconfigured depending on what radio you have.  It's also nice to have a
> headphone jack available even though I don't have to worry about
disturbing
> anyone in my present shack.
>
> Steve
>
> On Wednesday 10/1/03 18:43 Lynn Roberts wrote:
> >Steve,
> >Here's address for mfj 1262 it mentions internal jumpers to reconfigure
pins
> >between  connectors, you may need a sightling to help you reconfigure it.
> >
> >http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1262
> >
> >Also plugging mfj 1262 in google will probably bring up correct place.
> >I've found MFJ things to usually work well. However that doesn't mean
that
> >all their things are the best.
> >Lynn
> >[log in to unmask]
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 6:15 PM
> >Subject: Re: MC80 dilemma
> >
> >
> > > Hi Lynn,
> > >
> > > I checked on HRO's Web site, and you were absolutely correct on the
> > > price.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get a detailed description of the
> > > product, so I'm still not sure if it's what I want.  I'm wondering if
the
> > > pin configuration is correct for the Kenwood radios.  Apparently,
Kenwood
> > > and Icom configure their mics differently.  Ah well, what else is
> > > new?  Thanks for the suggestion, and say hi to Shirley.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > On Wednesday 10/1/03 15:40 Lynn Roberts wrote:
> > > >Steve,
> > > >MFJ makes a mic switch  MFJ 1262 which is for 8 pin round plugs and
MFJ
> > > >1262m which is for the newer modular style plugs.
> > > >Around $80.00 check with your favorite vender.
> > > >P.S. Give Marcia a hug.
> > > >Lynn
> > > >[log in to unmask]
> > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > >From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:24 PM
> > > >Subject: MC80 dilemma
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi everyone,
> > > > >
> > > > > I just bought an MC80 desk mic which I want to use with my Kenwood
> > > > > TMG707A.  I would also like to be able to use the PF buttons on
the
> >hand
> > > > > mic that came with the radio, as well as the DTMF keypad for
entering
> > > > > frequencies directly.  If I had an MC89, I could at least switch
back
> >and
> > > > > forth between the two mics, but I understand those are no longer
> > > > > made.  Alternatively, I might be interested in building some sort
of
> >box
> > > > > with the buttons in it, but I don't know much about what it would
take
> >to
> > > > > do that.  Perhaps a box like that already exists, and I'd be
willing
> >to
> > > >buy
> > > > > one if it did.  I'd like to hear from anyone with any ideas, or
maybe
> >an
> > > > > MC89 or equivalent for sale.
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve

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