[Icom] Mic plugs

[Dan]

At 12:25 AM 1/14/2003 +0000, you wrote:
>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

Hi Mike,
If I drop over can I stay till it is warm up here in WI :<}  I saw the=20
tools at my local hardware store after the computer guy told me he got his=
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there and it is oh, I think about 12/15 dollars.  Nice heavy duty one=20
too.  I think for that price I will put J45's on my mics and be done with=20
it.  I have 3 a SM 6, 8 and a 10, that I use with a 706MKIIG and a=20
2000H.  All my other radios have Astatic D-104 or 10DA heads on them.
Thanks and please consider me as a house guest for the winter, especially=20
if you have a pool :<}
Dan Bolle
N9JBF
OSHA Outreach Trainer, Construction Safety
Need a safety person?
Direct hire or contract, I am available.

"SAFE TODAY - HERE TOMORROW
      DON'T JUST SAY IT - LIVE IT!" =A9

New Berlin, Wisconsin
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