[Icom] Mic plugs

Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:25:42 -0000

I have the crimping tool from Radio Shack.  At about $30, it is costly.
OTOH, it does the 4 and 6 pin RJ-11 jacks as well, so it was a "TOOL
INVESTMENT" to me, and as such worth it.  I have done dozens of RJ-45s with
it, and no reason to be sorry.  (except when I get the wires wrong).  It is
of good enough quality for me.  Dad always said get good tools, and take
care of them.  This is no exception.  I do not know the wire gage of the mic
wires, but you might take the cord to your local radio shack and see if they
will open a pack of RJ-45s to let you see if the wires will slip in.

It is do-able.  The cost is your decision.  If you are near El Paso, drop
over and I will give you a RJ-45 and let you borrow the tool.

Mike.  KD9KC

> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:03 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Icom] Mic plugs
>
> The next question is, how hard is it to get
> a J45 plug onto the mic cord?  I have seen the
> crimping tools used by telephone and computer
> wiring guys and thought I would buy one and by
> pass the 8 pin adapter altogether.  What has
> been the experience, has anyone done that?  Is
> it a viable option? Thanks for the help.
> Dan Bolle
> N9JBF
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