Hi Tom;
You can use a cat5 cable for the mic extension cord.
It will work just fine.
73 De Anthony W2AJV
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From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:39 PM
Subject: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
> Hi, all.
>
> As I think you know, I am planning to purchase another TMV71A. This one
> will be used in the motor home. ... I'm going to purchase the rig once I
> finalize the sale of my older TMV7A.
>
> But, in looking at the literature on the TMV71A, I'm confused about
> something:
>
> For the RV set-up, I'm going to have to separate the rig from the control
> head.
>
> It appears that I have two options for accomplishing this.
>
> One is to buy the PG5F cable extension kit. .. This apparently includes
> the
> extension cable for the control head, an extension cable for the mic, an
> extension cable for an external speaker, and an extra DC power cord.
>
> My other option is to purchase the DFK3D detachable front panel kit. This
> apparently includes a mounting bracket for the control head, plus the
> cable
> extension for the control head.
>
> The detachable front panel kit is cheaper, but apparently doesn't include
> an
> extension cable for the mic.
>
> I can't figure out why one would buy this kit, without needing a mic
> extension cable, since the rig is still separated from the control head.
>
> Obviously, I don't need all the extra cables in the entire cable extension
> kit, and it seems a shame to spend all that extra money, but it might be
> my
> only option.
>
> I called R and L today to ask if I could buy a mic extension cable
> separately to go with the front panel kit, and they said no.
>
> Am I missing something here?
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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