[Kenwood] Kenwood TS-930S Microphone Impedance Setting?

Tue, 8 Jan 2002 21:09:34 -0500

I had 1 of those mics, as did a lot of my friends, we just played with that
switch until we found where it seemed to work the best, note, almost every
time it wasn't in the recommended position.
----- Original Message -----
From: "anthony sharki" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-930S Microphone Impedance Setting?


> had the same problem with mine, not able to break pileups and very few
> contacts. trip to service center checked out ok and found problem was at
> the mic impedance setting. use the LOW  impedance setting and follow
> directions in manual. works like a champ!
> tony-wb2dtw
>
> "Linden, Mike - BRC -HES" wrote:
> >
> >   I own a Kenwood TS-930S along with the matching MC-60 microphone --
both
> > of early 1980s vintage. My question is regarding the correct microphone
> > impedance to use. The MC-60 can be switched between 500 and 50,000 ohms.
> > Documentation (TS-930S and MC-60 user manual and TS-930S service manual)
> > doesn't really make it clear which should be used.
> >
> >   The service manual implies that the rig is configured by default for
500
> > ohms with the MCL jumper, but can use 50,000 ohms by moving the jumper
to
> > MCH. I checked the schematics and drawings and was unable to find these
> > jumpers, but I did find the MCL "connection".
> >
> >   From an operational perspective, the ALC seems much more responsive at
> > 50,000 ohms. At 500 ohms, the ALC meter seems pretty sluggish.
> >
> >   Any input would be appreciated!
> >
> >   Michael N9BDF
> >
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