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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:11:33 -0400
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It depends on the length, but I've never paid more than $10 for one that I 
can recall. I don't recall what I paid for the 50 foot one I use to wire the 
upstairs in this house, but the 6, 12, and 20 footers I have around here 
were all under $10 as I recall.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:09 PM
Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories


>    John:
>
> What do they usually cost?
>
> 73 de KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
>
>
> it's an Ethernet cable. You can get them almost anywhere these days.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
>
>
>>   Anthony:
>>
>> I know I'm showing my ignorance here, but what's a cat 5 cable, how much
>> do
>> they cost, and where do you get them?
>>
>> I just have never heard of them before, or at least I don't think I have.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
>>
>>
>> Hi Tom;
>>
>> You can use a cat5 cable for the mic extension cord.
>>
>> It will work just fine.
>>
>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>> [log in to unmask]
>> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> 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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