Howard:

How long is the original mic cable?

I may just order the mic extension cable just to be sure.

Also, how much space would you recommend for the radio in terms of proper 
ventilation?  I'm thinking of putting it in a storage bin underneeth the 
dining table area, but will make ventilation holes as needed.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: three more TS480 questions


> Tom, all of the controols are on the head.  The radio has nothing but 
> plugs
> and jacks.  You will want the microphone extention cable to allow for 
> hidden
> placement of the radio.  Their are air vents on the front top and back of
> the radio, so leave the radio expozed there.  It doesn't get warmer than
> body temperature.  I made a $400 mistake, by squeezing my radio on it's 
> side
> between the power supply and the wall of my shelf.  Moisture condenced
> inside the radio because the top vent was blocked by the side of the 
> shelof.
> My fault my money.  I have the radio over 10 feet from the head.
>