Ron,

The four buttons will work only on Kenwood equipmentt.  You program them 
using the pf1-pf4 settings in the TS590 menu.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 9/25/2015 10:36 AM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
> 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