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How to connect Mic to Flex 8600

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TxPres W5PD
TxPres W5PD Member ✭✭
in FLEX-8000 Signature Series

I just received my FLex 8600. The Mic that came with it has a 1/8" connector and an RCA connector. I get that the 1/8" plug goes into the mic connector at rear of radio. Where do you connect the RCA connector? This is completely different from my 6700 radio and Mic.

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  • Trucker
    Trucker Member ✭✭✭✭
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    There is a RCA connector on the rear of the radio labeled PTT. Plug it into that connection.

    It is in the hardware manual.

    James

    WD5GWY

  • NY2KW
    NY2KW Member, Unconfirmed ✭✭
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    Just got my 8600 also. I think they could have put a Mic jack on the front without detracting from the clean design. I like playing with different mics otherwise why bother having all those Mic profiles in SmartSDR? Seems like a very bad design decision. Wish I had recognized that earlier.

  • Neil D Friedman N3DF
    Neil D Friedman N3DF Member ✭✭✭✭
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    Would require two mic connectors and a PTT connector on the front. Would also require a different arrangement for the 8600M.

  • Jim KJ3P
    Jim KJ3P Member ✭✭✭
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    I like to experiment with different mics too, so I just made a short extension cable from the rear around to the front, using mic adaptors where needed.

  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin
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    Just a piece of advice..

    If you are extending cables, which is ok, I highly recommend adding some Mix 31 or Mix 43 chokes to the cables to limit RFI pickup in both RX and TX. You can hide the chokes around back. I would especially do this if you are buying cables from Amazon.

    73

  • Ken Wells
    Ken Wells Community Manager admin
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    I also recommend using "Right-angle" connectors to avoid torquing the connector in the back of the radio. One clumsy "trip" or accidental pull on the mic cable can lead to a repair bill. The Right-angle connector reduces this possibility.

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