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Mic for 8400 ( or suitable adapter to 4 pin XLR Heil ) ?

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Andrew O'Brien
Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
in Peripherals & Station Integration

When I owned a 6400 I never did find an adapter for a 4 pin XLR Heil Elite Gold mic . I think the one Flex sold was discontinued . I don't have the eye sight or skills to make my own. I just did a new on-line search for an adapter that will connect the Heil 4 Pin XLR to an 8400 and found nothing . Perhaps I should get a new mic that plugs directly in to the 8400's PTT and Mic connector . Suggestions ?

Andy K3UK

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  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
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    I just spent an hour researching the issue and found ZERO mic or headsets that have an adapter that connect to a 6400 8400 . Heil's web site lists various ham manufacturers for matching cable with their mics, but NOT Flex. Am I missing something here ? Flex 6400/8400 mic connectors on the back of the radio fit only the Flex stock mic? Adapting cables are not available at all ? Now I am doubting the decision . Yes, I know the hobby has a do-it-yourself culture but I don't want to build my own cable for several reasons. .

  • n0ypd
    n0ypd Member ✭✭
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    I am using the same Heil mic.

    Flex ACC-4PXLR-TRS, 4 pin XLR to 1/8"(3.5mm) TRS plug and RCA Male Plug .

    Find it on Ebay. Hurry,there is one left.

  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
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    I'm shocked, I googled and searched everywhere.

    Ordered one

    73 and thanks

    Andy K3UK

  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
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    My order got cancelled and Ebay refunded me.. Oh well .

    K3UK

  • n0ypd
    n0ypd Member ✭✭
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    Bummer,wish I had an extra one for you.

  • TSMyers
    TSMyers Member ✭✭
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    Am I the only one that is a bit shocked that it is so hard to find adapters so connect to what is a fairly expensive radio?
  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
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    there are people that make custom cables.
    One I use is www.w2ihy.com

    Check out the custom cables page.


    73 Dave wo2x

  • Craig_KØCF
    Craig_KØCF Member ✭✭✭
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    I have found adapter cables for Heil and Electro-Voice microphones and Inrad W1 or Heil headsets readily available on Amazon. All have been of excellent quality.

    73, Craig, KØCF

  • John KB4DU
    John KB4DU Member ✭✭✭✭
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    And Amazon return is incredibly easy if needed. Just take it to the nearest UPS store.

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