On 7/23/2012 7:39 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > any ideas or suggestions Find a female XLR connector a 1/8-in plug, (audio distributors like Sweetwater or Full Compass) and heat up your soldering iron. Connectors to mate with the front panel connector (called a Foster) can be found at ham stores. I stock up when I go to hamfests. 73, Jim K9YC