[ICOM] Icom 706 mic questions

[Gary P. Fiber]

John Geiger wrote:
> I am looking at using an Icom 706MKII to interface with another rig for remote operations.  I have a couple of questions about the mic jack for this rig:
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> 1. It is an 8 pin connector.  Is it the same plug/cable as an ethernet cable?
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        Yes, I have used a Ethernet patch cable as a mic extension for 
years, works fine its was not a shielded either. Uses a double female to 
connect the the mic to the Ethernet cable. Lots of failure possibilities 
but it works fine every day
> 2. The manual says don't hook up a mic to both mic jacks at the same time.  What happens if you do?  Would it damage the rig if they were both activated at the same time (using VOX on both)?
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        Depends on what you are trying to do. The mic element is always 
connected. So with a mic connected when ever PTT is closed in a voice 
mode that mic will pick up what it hears. Possible to have distortion in 
your transmitted audio, maybe transmit things you don't desire to do 
like music if you have it playing in the back ground.
I am unaware of any other troubles as I have never tried connecting two 
mics to my 706MKII and don't remember ever fielding telephone calls from 
those who have.

Hope this helps

Gary K8IZ

> 73s John AA5JG
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