From: George KB2Z 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] No or very weak audio on TR4


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The MC-50 is a high and low z mic.  If memory serves where the mic.cable 
goes to the mic you have to line up the 2 red dots for high z. I posted the 
MC-50 spec/instruction sheet to BAMA a few years ago so its available on line.
good luck, George


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>I am trying to get my old TR4 back on the air. I seem to be putting out
>a good rf as shown on my old Philmore SWR meter but am told that my audio
>is extremely weak and hardly understandable. I lost the Electrostatic mic
>that came with the rig and replaced it with a Kenwood MC50. I notice the
>manual says a Switchcraft s-230 plug is "required". The chap
who sold me
>the mic did not use this  plug. He responded to a question as to plug
>compatibility as follows
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>The plug I used on the MC-50 is a standard PJ-068 military plug that was
>used by Uncle Sam on Drake and Collins rigs, and has worked fine thru
>the years.  There is a switch on the microphone itself that needs to be
>ON, but I am sure you know that.  I didn't have a Drake rig to check the
>mic on, but did check it on a scope, and there was output there.
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>Can any one help me re increasing audio signal, mic plug compatibility
>or anything that will help me get a stronger audio.
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>Thanks
>Bill
>KD4FGU
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