With a Kentwood radio you don't need batteries, nor in most cases do you 
need the amplification in the mic either.  If you want to run the 
amplification though you don't need batteries, it gets the power from the 
radio.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Keithley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 5:46 PM
Subject: Kenwood Mc60A desktop mic


> Hello list,
>
> Does anyone here use the Kenwood MC60A desktop mic? I ordered one with my 
> TS590, and I can't figure out how to insert the batteries to power the 
> preamp. I got the PDF manual, and it talks about removing four screws to 
> get at the battery compartment. But the bottom of my unit has six screws, 
> four of which hold the rubber feet to the case. I took all the screws out 
> except for the two screws holding what I think is the impedance switch but 
> can't get the bottom plate off. The fit is so snug I can't insert the 
> blade of a screwdriver to pry it off.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> So does anyone here use this mic?