[OFARC] need microphone help

[ARS W5OMR]

I'd start by making sure you've got a good connection on the plug that goes
into the radio.
Check with a milli volt meter the output of the microphone.
 On Jul 21, 2015 6:59 PM, "Ralph (home)" <ke5hdf at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>   I have an old desk mike that used to give me good audio reports but
> has  now quit working
> It is an 8-pin for my old Kenwood TS-140S
>
> *working SSB is see these symptoms*
> push the button and the xmit light on the radio comes on
> talk and get no power, no signal, no ALC wiggle
>
> when I use my hand mike, all is ok and I can make QSOs
>
> *QUESTIONS*
> would I be correct that probably the element is bad?
> how do I check the element??
> is there anything else I should be looking for??
>
> *Mechanical considerations*
> looking at it up the support column from the bottom, the element is
> cemented in place
> the business end has a wire screen covering the element .... also not
> removable
>
> if the element is bad ... I will just look for another microphone.
>
> Ralph
> KE5HDF
>
>
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