I never have or will be able to stand hand mics, I only use them when I have
to. I very much prefer desk mics, boom mic would be nice too, or a headset,
they're nice too, but I just never have liked hand mics. If I had the
TS-2000, which I hope to some day, I'd just use my MC-80.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: ts2000
> Hi.
>
> What is the model of the desk mic that has the four function buttons?
> I've
> never particularly liked hand mics, but put up with it for the convenience
> of having the function buttons available.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 11:47 PM 9/28/2006 -0600, you wrote:
>>Yep, the DM 57 i think it is, is a great addition to the radio especially
>>for FM 2M and 70CM work.
>>However, be fair warned, that the DM57 doesn't sound all that great on
>>SSB.
>>In fact, now that i have switched to a studio mike, it doesn't sound that
>>great on FM either.
>>However, it still sounds better then your typical mobile or HT setup.
>>I believe there is a desk mike sold by kenwood that has the four function
>>buttons on it, but you are looking at some big dollars for that one.
>>It would be great if a person could buy, or build an interface that would
>>allow the use of mikes like the Heil's and other studio type mikes as well
>>as having a 4 button configuration for the voice and S meter readings.
>>Of course, a person can change the main FN button on the radio to read S
>>meter readings and then press the enter button twice to get freq read
>>out...but it is so much nicer with the function buttons.
>>I have considered perchasing one of the MFJ mike splitters that allow you
>>to
>>easily switch between multiple microphones with out reconnecting them
>>individually...this way, you can quickly switch back to the hand mike and
>>have S meter and freq read outs on HF as wel as the other bands, and still
>>have the option to use a better sounding mike while talking.
>>
>>73
>>Colin, V A6BKX
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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