Thanks again, Butch. ... All this info is very helpful.
73 de KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480
>I think you can use a standard shielded network cable for a mike
> extension. Worse case, you might have to put a choke on it. I've read of
> other folks using cat five extensions for this with no problems.
> I really would never consider the 200 watt version, takes more power, only
> gains you 3 db, and one more thing to go wrong. The only real complaint I
> have with this radio is Kenwood went to a smaller power connecter, so old
> power cords won't work. I wish someone made a pig tail adapter for this.
> 73s
> Butch Bussen
> wa0vjr
>