Microphone options
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Mark Gottlieb <kk2l@...>
Hi Everybody,
Expecting my new FM DUO today and was thinking about alternative microphone to the OEM included with the radio. I saw it in a video that this rig is ICOM compliant. I think it was a ARRL introduction “lab” presentation However, the CAT 5 input has me confused. If anything, I would think this is a Yaesu friendly radio in terms of microphone. Any advice on this? 73 Mark KK2L
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Neil Smith G4DBN
Hi Mark, it's an Icom standard connection, electret with bias. I
use a Heil headset, and you can get an Icom-style insert, but I
use a dynamic HC-5 with +12dB boost and Compression 8 on the DUO
menus, and a 5uF blocking capacitor on the insert, I take the PTT
out to a footswitch. Any Icom-compatible electret mic should
work. Neil G4DBN On 27/12/2019 16:17, Mark Gottlieb
wrote:
Hi Everybody, -- Neil <a href="http://g4dbn.uk/"><small>g4dbn.uk</small></a>
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Mark Gottlieb <kk2l@...>
FB. It looks like there is an adaptor (OPC-589), from ICOM, that goes from 8 pin modular to 8 pin male adaptor that is available. This would allow me to use a variety of ICOM mics. Of course, assuming that most ICOM mics are electret type with bias? Just as an example, would my handheld from my IC-9100 work with the FM DUO using the adaptor?
73
Mark KK2L
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Mike Penkas
On 12/27/2019 1:26 PM, Mark Gottlieb
wrote:
I built a adapter from one end of a short 8 pin network cable and a 8 pin male connector. I have a whole box of Icom mics and I tried a HM12, HM23, HM36,
HM151, HM154T, HM198 and even a SM6. They all worked with the ELAD. The best one I have tried and am using now is the HM103 that came with my old IC706MKIIG. It has the best sounding audio and output. Also tried a PR-40 and RE27 N/D which were excellent thru W2IHY gear or a Symetrix 528E voice processor. Mike WA8EBM
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Mark Gottlieb <kk2l@...>
Great advice. Thanks. Is it safe to assume you were using an amp with the Symetrix 528e?
73
Mark KK2L
From: EladSDR@groups.io <EladSDR@groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike Penkas
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2019 3:58 PM To: EladSDR@groups.io Subject: Re: [EladSDR] Microphone options
On 12/27/2019 1:26 PM, Mark Gottlieb wrote:
I built a adapter from one end of a short 8 pin network cable and a 8 pin male connector. I have a whole box of Icom mics and I tried a HM12, HM23, HM36, HM151, HM154T, HM198 and even a SM6. They all worked with the ELAD. The best one I have tried and am using now is the HM103 that came with my old IC706MKIIG. It has the best sounding audio and output. Also tried a PR-40 and RE27 N/D which were excellent thru W2IHY gear or a Symetrix 528E voice processor. Mike WA8EBM
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Mike Penkas
Mic into 528e then into W2IHY IPlus 3 position interface with level controls for each switched output. I then fed audio into a flex 5k, elad or ts990. No other external amplification. Mike WA8EBM Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
-------- Original message -------- From: Mark Gottlieb <kk2l@...> Date: 12/27/19 17:16 (GMT-05:00) To: EladSDR@groups.io Subject: Re: [EladSDR] Microphone options Great advice. Thanks. Is it safe to assume you were using an amp with the Symetrix 528e?
73
Mark KK2L
From: EladSDR@groups.io <EladSDR@groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike Penkas
On 12/27/2019 1:26 PM, Mark Gottlieb wrote:
I built a adapter from one end of a short 8 pin network cable and a 8 pin male connector. I have a whole box of Icom mics and I tried a HM12, HM23, HM36, HM151, HM154T, HM198 and even a SM6. They all worked with the ELAD. The best one I have tried and am using now is the HM103 that came with my old IC706MKIIG. It has the best sounding audio and output. Also tried a PR-40 and RE27 N/D which were excellent thru W2IHY gear or a Symetrix 528E voice processor. Mike WA8EBM
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Hi, as far as I know all Icom microphones are electret type with bias, except some old hand microphones that are dynamic, but with a preamplifier that makes it works the same as the electret types. You should have no problem to use your Icom hand mic with the adaptor.
Seasons greetings, 73 Ariel EA3CX
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Mark Gottlieb <kk2l@...>
Thank-you. Now that I have actually received the radio, I am satisfied with the build quality of the microphone and will stick with it for a while. I just completed a 1600km QSO on 7 watts. So, I am satisfied at this time.
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Mark KK2L
From: EladSDR@groups.io <EladSDR@groups.io> On Behalf Of Ariel
Hi, as far as I know all Icom microphones are electret type with bias, except some old hand microphones that are dynamic, but with a preamplifier that makes it works the same as the electret types. You should have no problem to use your Icom hand mic with the adaptor.
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Mike Penkas
The microphone that comes with the ELAD
doesn't sound bad. I made a lot of contacts with good audio
reports. While trying to adjust levels I listened on another
receiver and heard a lot of mechanical
clicks etc while using it. I opened it up to see exactly how it
was constructed. Very basic. The electret element seems to
be a very good match. The inside of the
Microphone housing was stamped HM118. My mic seemed very prone to
mechanical noises being transmitted with PTT switch.
This is a very inexpensive microphone.
Here is a link to a seller on EBay.
Mike WA8EBM
On 12/28/2019 11:43 AM, Mark Gottlieb
wrote:
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