[ICOM] Mic extension cable

Randy Allen ka0azs at earthlink.net
Mon Dec 6 06:35:03 EST 2004


I've used CAT-5 network extension cables for the 207H and the 2710 on 
several occasions, along with a dual female coupler.  Make sure it is 
straight through, not a crosss-over cable.  Never had any problems. 
Hope this helps.

73

Larry Winslow wrote:

> I've bought a newer car & I've got to mount my IC-207H in the trunk. 
> This means that I need a mic extension cable. I have an 8 footer but 
> that doesn't quite make it. Icom has a longer one but HRO shows the 
> price as $84 plus change.
> 
> I've been looking at the one the 8ft cable and it looks like nothing 
> more than an RJ-45 cable. I can't see paying $84 for a simple cable if 
> what I'm seeing.
> 
> Can I use a plain RJ-45 cable or is there something special that Icom 
> needs?
> 
> 73 - Larry WØNFU
> larry_w at comcast.net


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Randy Allen, KAØAZS



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