[TenTec] Ten Tec Mic

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

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 at 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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