Pat,

Sorry, I can't do those small connectors any longer.  If about 15 years ago 
when sight was better I could have managed it.

Every time I think about those connectors with many pins, I always remember 
the time while working here at Memorial Medical Center, I had to put a new 
40 pin, count them, connector on a cable and when I was all done I 
discovered I forgot to slide the connector cover on the cable first.  many 
not so pleasant words were released!!

 If you ever need to find a good home for any of those old mics, check here 
first.

73

Howard #3

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: Mike switching box


> Howard,
> I've re-read your note and if those rotten connnectors are a problem,
> no sweat.  I'll figure something out.  MFJ makes a box that would
> work but perhaps I would use the Shure mike and leave the G stand and
> Astatic G10 dynamic mike on the KWM2.  There is a certain mystique
> about that mike and stand on that radio!!
> patAt 04:42 PM 11/4/2012, you wrote:
>>Pat,
>>
>>LDG has a mike switch box that can switch 1 mic between 2 radios, however,
>>it appears that the mic's need to have RJ45 connectors on them.
>>
>>Let me ask you a few questions:
>>
>>1. what connector is on the 444?
>>
>>2. What type jacks are on the various radios you want to use the single 
>>444
>>with?
>>
>>I was planning on building a switch box for my station that would switch a
>>single mic between my 2 Drake stations.
>>
>>If the mic connectors are simple 3 conductor type like the Drake use, 
>>then,
>>I would be happy to build something for you.
>>
>>The only problem I see would be that you can't find the slightly smaller
>>jacks like the Drake's use.
>>
>>You can get the plugs though.
>>
>>Could switch the plug on the 444 to a standard 1/4 stereo plug and go from
>>there.
>>
>>What you say?
>>
>>73
>>
>>Howard #3
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:10 PM
>>Subject: Mike switching box
>>
>>
>> > And while I am at redesigning the station; do I recall that someone
>> > manufactures a box that will switch a mike between audio inputs?  I
>> > have a Shure 444D that would work on my Kenwood, Icom and old Collins
>> > KWM2.  In the past I've had too many mikes for the limited
>> > desktop.  I would appreciate ideas.
>> > Thanks.
>> > Pat, K9JAU