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Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec Mic

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec Mic
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 18:41:03 -0600
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While correct in that the older radios used Hi Z mikes, it is perfectly normal  and acceptable technically to use a Lo Z mike into a Hi Z input.  The only drawback is a Lo Z mike may appear to have low or inadequate output level requiring increased mike gain.

While on the other hand, a Hi Z mike does not work well on a Lo Z input.   Most of our radios today are suitable for either a Hi Z or a Lo Z,  while a Low Z mike is preferred.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 2/5/2020 5:01 PM, Winston wrote:
Since the Argosy and other early Ten Tec rigs used high-impedance mics, wired 
with stereo phone plugs, it may be easier to find a used HI-Z hand mic, such as 
earlier Shure, and wire it yourself, easy to do.
73, Winston K4CWQ

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net> wrote:

All the more important reason to get the correct mike and connector which is 
wired correctly.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 2/5/2020 3:48 PM, Richard C. Doolittle wrote:
Bob,
The Argosy has standard !/4" 3-way plug     . Don't see anything suitable on 
their site but will send a email to find out for sure.
tnx
Rich
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