IF using the MC-60A, turn that amplifier in the mic off, you don't need it.
I don't run it in mine and the few I know that do it picks up everything and
they have problems like that sometimes. IF the hand mic, I don't know I've
never once used the hand mic with my TS-2000 though have used that mid with
another radio.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: mfj 931
> Tom,
>
> If I remember right, you are running a Kenwood TS-2000. If you are
> using the Kenwood desk mic with the curly cord (forget the number), you
> may have to run a wire from the body of the mic unit to the radio.
> This is a common problem and I've seen it reported on a number of
> Kenwood lists over the years. Even our SK friend Kevin K7RX dealt with
> it.
>
> Even if using a different mic, . it wouldn't hurt to try a ground
> wire between mic and radio. Kenwood has some sort of floating ground
> involved in the mic connection and sometimes a good chassis ground
> between mic and radio will do wonders.
>
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 4/17/2013 7:29 AM, Howard, W A 9 Y B W wrote:
>> Hi Tom,
>>
>> I want to explore Howard Kaufman's questions further.
>>
>> 1. What is the radio and mic?
>>
>> 2. What type of connector is on the mic?
>>
>> 3. What part of the mic are you touching when you get the shock??
>>
>> 4. You say you don't get a shock from the radio, is it possible you are
>> touching a painted surface or some metal that is totally insulated from
>> the
>> radio itself?
>>
>> 5. If you have an ohmmeter, check the continuity between the place on
>> the
>> mic where you get a shock and the ground lug on the radio. Do this with
>> the
>> radio off and the mic connected. In general, I would expect the case of
>> the
>> mic to be connected to the chassis of the radio.
>>
>> Please report back with your findings. Together, we will figure this
>> out.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Howard #3, W A 9 Y B W
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:13 AM
>> Subject: Re: mfj 931
>>
>>
>>> Do you get a shock or a burn? burns are RF, and feel much different
>>> than
>>> 60
>>> cycle or DC shocks.
>>> Does the hum go away when you switch to a dummy load?
>>> What about the shocks?
>>> Is their chirp on your CW signal?
>>
>>
>>
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