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W4MCX
02-19-2010, 07:43 PM
Can anyone tell me what Kenwood "handheld" microphone was or could be used with a TS-830s? MC-30 ? I would like to have one for my rig..

73's Mike W4MCX

W9GB
02-19-2010, 07:51 PM
Three Kenwood microphones were listed as options for the Kenwood TS-830S
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamhf/ts830s.html

MC-30S Hand mic 500 ohm 4 pin. Discontinued
MC-35 Hand mic 50K ohm 4 pin. Discontinued
Here is the instruction manual for these microphones
http://www.n6wk.com/kenwood/MC-30%20and%2035S%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf

MC-50 Desk mic 500/50K ohm 4 pin.
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamhf/MC50d.html

A number of third-party microphones (e.g. Shure, E/V, Turner, Astatic) can also be used --
with proper mic element impedance or matching transformer.

w9gb

W4MCX
02-20-2010, 04:46 PM
tnx W9GB...appreciate it...have a 444 Shure now, but wanted a Mc-30 or 35 to try for a while....Shure works great....if you hear of any of the handhelds email me radio4mike@bellsouth.net..................73's Mike W4MCX

KA9MOT
02-20-2010, 05:21 PM
...if you hear of any of the handhelds email me radio4mike@bellsouth.net..................73's Mike W4MCX

I'm sure somebody will get right on it for you. :eek:

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