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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 16 May 2007 08:50:00 -0400
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There are also many, like myself that cant' stand hand mics. The only radio 
I use mine on is my duel bander and go kit radios, mostly because it's the 
easiest way to run the radio. I can't remember the last time I used a hand 
mic on my HF here in the house or anywhere else I don't have to.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Tice" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:09 AM
Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a


> It is an idea whose "time has come" to add a TTP to desk microphones.
> With EchoLink becoming more mainstream, there will be more demand.
>
> Many Handi-ham members need the stability of a desk mic if they have
> muscle/mobility disorders, etc.
>
> 73,
> Pat
> [log in to unmask]
>
> =20
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a
>
> I've suggested that one to a lot of manufacturers and a lot of people,
> the people want it, the manufacturers for what ever reason, just don't
> make it.=20
> I even went to MFJ with the idea.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:21 PM
> Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a
>
>
>>I would also like to see a desk mic with a touchtone pad on it.
>>
>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>> [log in to unmask]
>> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>>
>>  ----- Original Message -----=3D20
>>  From: Steve Dresser=3D20
>>  To: [log in to unmask]
>>  Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:59 PM
>>  Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike =
> =3D
>
>> gain on tmv7a
>>
>>
>>  Brett,
>>
>>  According to a friend of mine who got his information from a=20
>> Kenwood=3D20  technician, you address the PF functions by grounding=20
>> either pin 3 or =3D 4=3D20  through a resistor.  Depending on the =
> value of
>
>> the resistor, you =3D address one=3D20  of two PF keys.  I've thought=20
>> about building a box with four buttons, =3D one=3D20  for each PF key, =
> but
>
>> I'm a bit chicken about soldering an RJ45 =3D connector.=3D20  It's =
> too=20
>> bad none of the Kenwood desk mics have those functions, or =3D =
> that=3D20 =20
>> somebody hasn't come up with a box similar to what I've described.
>>
>>  Steve
>>
>>  ----- Original Message -----=3D20
>>  From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
>>  To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>  Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 13:11
>>  Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a
>>
>>
>>  > You are right that capability would be wonderful.  I wonder if you=20
>> =3D could  > add this if any of the wires in the cable are unused or=20
>> otherwise
>>  > available?    Has anyone looked at the schematic to see how the PF
>>  > function is done? =3D3D20
>>  > =3D3D20
>>  >
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > -----
>>  > BRETT WINCHESTER
>>  > [log in to unmask]
>>  > 208-639-8386
>>  > ###
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > -----Original Message-----
>>  > From: For blind ham radio operators  >=20
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser  >=20
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:00 AM  > To:=20
>> [log in to unmask]  > Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85=20
>> ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a  >  > Brett,  >  > "PF"=20
>> stands for "programmable function."  Many of the Kenwood hand =3D mics =
> =20
>> > have PF keys which can be used to control functions such as the =3D=20
>> speech,  > or the Enter key, etc.  They're usually controlled by items
>
>> =3D somewhere in  > the menu, and are radio-specific.
>>  >
>>  > Steve
>>  >
>>  > ----- Original Message -----
>>  > From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>  > To:=20
>> <[log in to unmask]>  > Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 09:51 =20
>> > Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85 ...was...RE: changing mike gain on tmv7a
>
>> >  >  >> Dumb question here Steve,  What is a PF key?  =3D3D3D20  >>  =
>>>
>
>> >>  >> -----  >> BRETT WINCHESTER  >> =
> [log in to unmask]
>
>> >> 208-639-8386  >> ###  >>  >>  >> -----Original Message-----  >>=20
>> From: For blind ham radio operators  >>=20
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser  >>=20
>> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 8:48 PM  >> To:=20
>> [log in to unmask]  >> Subject: Re: Mc60 mc80 mc85=20
>> ...was...RE: changing mike gain on =3D tmv7a  >>  >> Yes they do have=20
>> up/down buttons.  They do not have PF keys, which =3D is  >> too bad=20
>> because I'd like to define some of them as I would on a =3D hand  >>=20
>> mic.
>>  >>
>>  >> Steve
>>  >>
>>  >>
>>  >>
>>  >
>>  >
>>  >
>
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