[Drake] D-104 Question

[Garey Barrell]

Dan -

I think that switch changes the internal wiring of the microphone.

The original D-104 had a set of contacts that shorted the mic cartridge 
when the PTT lever was "out".  This meant you had to lock the PTT lever 
"in" to use it for VOX.  Not sure of the wiring involved, but I believe 
what the switch does is remove the short across the mic with the lever 
"out" to enable VOX with the PTT lever "out".  Sheesh that's 
complicated!!  :-)

Maybe it stands for "Regular" and "Electronic" switching?  :-)

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

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OTAKEBI at aol.com wrote:
>  
> Have a D104 base that I plan to use with a new head.
> The base I bought has an extra feature that my other base does not  have.
> Mine has a switch in the base that has an R and an E setting?
> Can anyone tell me what this switch is for and should it be left in the E  
> position or the R position?
> Thanks in advance.
> Dan/N4VET
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