[SMCARA] Mic switch

[Tom Shelton, ND3N]

It might use the SLCAB8PD cable.  Give tigertronics a call on Monday.   Tell them what you have and they can tell you for sure which cable to get.  Don't let them talk you into the plug in jumper module.  The SL comes with jumpers that are easy to install.   If you have problems, Boz or I can give you a hand.  Their phone number is 541-474-6700   




Tom Shelton, ND3N
240-434-3811

If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...



-------- Original message --------
From: Chris Ordiway <kc3dig at gmail.com> 
Date:07/04/2015  7:55 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: "Tom Shelton, ND3N" <gl1800winger at verizon.net>, smcara at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Mic switch 

Tom,

Thanks for the kick in the head man, you got my last two brain cells close enough together to have a thought! As soon as I read your comment about the accy plug I knew my radio didn't have a 13 pin one. But what was it then? Hmm... I hadn't looked at the back of my rig in months. So I tore my station apart so I could get to the back of the radio and, ta-daa, an 8 pin accy port. So I scrounged for the manual (have to keep better track of that thing...) and it sort of seems to indicate that it can transmit. It's a little sketchy on the details but we'll give it a try. I'm going to order the SignaLink and give it a whirl, if it doesn't work I'll just be back to square one. 

The MFJ-1263 is the switch I was looking at but didn't want to spend so much, especially since I don't need a lot of what it offers. I did hear from one club member who offered to help me out with building my own so I may take him up on that if the accy port doesn't work out.

Thanks for the input!
Chris Ordiway - KC3DIG
On 07/04/2015 06:08 PM, Tom Shelton, ND3N wrote:
Chris,  I believe your 430 has a 13 pin din (accessory) plug in the back.  You can purchase a cable from tigertronics (the makers of the signalink).  Give them a call and they can tell you which cable to order.  It should cost less than $20.

Thar way your signalink goes into the back of your rig and your mic goes in the front.  No need for a switch.  

If you still want a switch, check out the MFJ-1263.  Its a little more than what you're looking for,  but will do the trick.  Rigblaster used to make a switch like your looking for, you might be able to find one on ebay.


Tom Shelton, ND3N
240-434-3811

If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...