Parts List P1 9 pin D socket with shroud.P2 8 pin mini DIN plug.Some 4 or 5 core shielded cable. Making Up Following the pictorial guide (right), solder wires between the relevant pins on each plug, not forgetting to slide the Mini DIN plug casing onto the cable before you start. The diagram is colour…
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Home build a Kenwood PG-5A cable
This lead is the audio data cable for some of the Kenwood Mobile transceivers. It is also available as part of the PG-5H kit where it is supplied along with a PG-5G lead. Parts List P1 & P2 3.5mm stereo jack plugs.P2 6 pin mini DIN plug.Some “figure 8” shielded cable or similar 2 core…
Mic Wiring Diagrams
Article by m0ysu Microphone wiring can be a real pain if you aren’t sure how to work out which wire goes where. On this page I will try to explain the basics and also give you the wiring positions for most CB radio’s Basic Mics – These consist normally of three coloured wires and a…
Heil PR-781 Microphone
This is one of those mics that only comes around once in a blue moon. Because of it’s quality and price, I thought it deserved a mention on my website. Read on and see what makes this mic so special. When Icom came out with their new IC-7800 elite ham radio, they asked Heil to…
Yamaha CM500 Replacement Ear Pads Cushions
Looking for Yamaha CM500 replacements ear pads. Yamaha looks like not distributing parts, so here is a solution to find some equivalent parts in the market
Kenwood MC-60A vs TS- 590S Dynamic Microphone
I’ve just published an article on a recent comparison between MC-60A and handheld microphone. While trying to improve Kenwood TS-590S SSB performances, I recently purchased an used MC-60A microphone. After a couple of weeks in which I’ve been testing this preamplified desk microphone, I’ve sorted out by making a final on the air comparison. According…

