[Yaesu] Which DTMF Mic? MH-36 or MH-59?

[kd4e]

Thanks Dean!  No idea why Universal does not offer both mics
on both the 857D & 897D pages, perhaps an editing oversight.

I will get about the business of finding myself a MH-59!

 > Dean Gibson AE7Q wrote:
> There is a world of difference!  The MH-36 is a DTMF mic.  The MH-59 is 
> a remote control mic that does DTMF.  The MH-59 can control EVERYTHING 
> on the radio (including AF volume), except for the squelch level.
> 
> -- Dean
> 
> On 2006-09-07 19:42, kd4e wrote:
>> I was looking for a remote control/DTMF mic for my
>> FT-897D.
>>
>> I noticed that Universal Radio shows only the MH-36
>> with their FT-897D and the MH-59 with their FT-857D.
>>
>> Does the MH-36 offer the same features as the
>> MH-59?  Prices are similar, $59. vs $62.
>>
>> Is there a good reason to prefer the MH-36 or
>> the MH-59 with the 897D?
>>
>> Sure appreciate any informed advice!  :-)


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Thanks! & 73,
doc, KD4E
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