Mic extension

[stevemiller000]

We are installing an Icom 4100 in a vehicle. The mic attaches to the main unit which is under the seat. The control head has no mic attachment. And of course the mic cord is too short. Icom's extension is $75. Since the mic has an RJ-45 (8pin) modular can I use a standard Cat 6 extension (or a cable with a coupler attached) or do I need the Icom cable?

[SteveC7010]

We are installing an Icom 4100 in a vehicle. The mic attaches to the main unit which is under the seat. The control head has no mic attachment. And of course the mic cord is too short. Icom's extension is $75. Since the mic has an RJ-45 (8pin) modular can I use a standard Cat 6 extension (or a cable with a coupler attached) or do I need the Icom cable?

We do it regularly with Motorola radios up to 100’.

 

Just be sure to use a straight-through CAT-5 or CAT-6 cable and F/F coupler. I buy the couplers in batches of ten but get the cables in specific lengths as needed.

[WRKN937]

Yup

 

Done that. Works fine.

 

 

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[stevemiller000]

Thanks guys. You saved me about $60

[WRKN937]

That’s why we’re here! ;-)

 

 

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[gortex2]

lot of aftermarket ones online also...