Ron,

Perhaps MFJ is confused by you calling the buttons programmable which makes 
them think that the mic programs the buttons rather than the Kenwood rigs. 
Just wondering if this is where they are confused.

As was mentioned here, the buttons only work with Kenwood rigs.

Howard #3

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From: "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "'Howard, W A 9 Y B W'" <[log in to unmask]>; "'For blind ham radio 
operators'" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 9:36 AM
Subject: RE: MFJ Microphone


> As I stated before, I am confused about the MFJ 297 microphone. Below is 
> my
> exchange with MFJ's help desk. As you can read, MFJ is telling me that 
> their
> 297 does not have any programmable buttons. Yet, the manual leads me to
> believe it does. So, here is my question to those of you who actually have
> the MFJ 297 mic:  Do you also have the TS-590 transceiver, and have you
> actually programmed the buttons on the MFJ 297 mic using the menu settings
> on your TS-590? I apologize for making this such a big deal, but I am 
> trying
> to get to the bottom of why MFJ would tell me that their 297 does not have
> programmable buttons, and yet I am getting feedback from you and from 
> their
> manual that it does. Remember I am a marketing person, and this confusion
> delineates a significant issue with MFJ's marketing and customer
> communications about which Martin Jew should be aware. Now, below is my
> exchange with Stan from MFJ's help desk...
>
> *****
>
> I am interested in your model 297 mic. However, when I read its 
> description,
> I cannot determine if it has programmable buttons or not. I am looking for 
> a
> mic to replace my Kenwood TS-590's hand mic, but I want at least two,
> preferably more, programmable buttons on it. Also, I need the matching 
> cable
> for my TS-590S. If your 297 has at least two programmable buttons, I will
> order it. Please let me know: 1. if it meets my requirements, and 2. what
> matching cable do I need to order, and 3. what is the total price? I live 
> in
> Eddyville Kentucky (42038). TNX, 73, Ron, K8HSY
>
>
>
> Date: 2015-09-24 10:03:28
> Name: Stan AA5XO
>
> Message:
>
> It does not have programmable buttons.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Stan
>
> MFJ Enterprises Inc
> 300 Industrial Park Rd
> Starkville, MS 39759
>
> http://www.mfjenterprises.com
> 


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