Colin,

Yes, there is a slide switch on the bottom of the MC60A mike that turns off 
the amp if you want to run without it.

Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
Skype, bobtinn
Life is full of challenges, that's what makes it interesting!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 and MC-60A.


does the MC60A have the capability of being used as an amplified, or non
amplified mike?
can you turn off the preamp and still use it as a dynamic mike?
73
Colin, V A6BKX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 and MC-60A.


> Hi Rick,
>
> The MC60a gets its power from the TS2000 mic connector, so your all set.
>
> 73
>
> Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
> Skype, bobtinn
> Life is full of challenges, that's what makes it interesting!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:24 PM
> Subject: Kenwood TS-2000 and MC-60A.
>
>
> Hi list.
> I've been using the MC-60A on the TS-2000 without batteries, I was =
> wondering if the mic needs the batteries, or if it draws power from the =
> radio for the preamp.
> Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.