wow, I never had that problem with my MC-53, you must really have funny 
noises in your shack or something.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: microphone for Kenwood TMV7a


>I think the only difference between the old MC-53DM and the newer MC58DM is
> that the 58 has a lighted keypad.  Also, my old mc53 mic was "hot" all the
> time and for this reason I could not leave the radio with the "mic 
> control"
> mode turned on because any funny noises in the shack could cause you to
> suddenly QSY! (Kenwood had a mod to fix this problem).  Anyway, this is 
> not
> a problem with the mc58DM.  Tactically both the 53 and 58 microphones are
> the same and function the same.
>
> If you can find a good mc45 you must grab it.  It has the same key layout 
> as
> the 53 and 58, but the keys are raised and it is much easier to work the 
> rig
> with this microphone.
>
> 73, Ken -N5SWR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of T Behler
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 9:18 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: microphone for Kenwood TMV7a
>
>
>    Ken:
>
> Is the MC58DM much different from the mic that originally came with the
> TMV7A?  If so, can you describe the differences for me?
>
> I hate like heck to spend $72 on a new mic if it is going to be something
> really different from the usual mic, but I'll do it if I have to.
>
> Guess I could also go on E-bay, and see if there are any old MC45DM's
> around.
>
> Just thinking out loud here.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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