Flameout Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 I was wondering if I could use the microphone from an Icom 2730a in the Kenwood TK-880 I haven't had much luck finding the pinout for the 880, but found this on the forums. The second photo is the Icom pinout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 axorlov Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 It appears that pins 4, 5 and 6 have the same function. Kenwood expects dynamic mic, though. If Icom mic is dynamic, they should be compatible. You still will need an adapter to isolate the rest of the pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Flameout Posted June 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Ok, thanks. I was just hoping to test out this 880 to make sure it is functioning properly. Didn't want to have to put more money out for a mic if the radio isn't up to par Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 axorlov Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 After giving it some thought (but without doing any research into Icom mics), this 8V 10mA on pin 1 is a strong hint that Icom mic is a condenser type. So, it will not be possible to just connect pings 4,5, and 6 and expect the mic will work. More complex solution is needed. Or more simple: Kenwood mic from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Flameout Posted June 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 13 hours ago, axorlov said: After giving it some thought (but without doing any research into Icom mics), this 8V 10mA on pin 1 is a strong hint that Icom mic is a condenser type. So, it will not be possible to just connect pings 4,5, and 6 and expect the mic will work. More complex solution is needed. Or more simple: Kenwood mic from ebay. Definitely don't want to ruin a radio so I just bought a Kenwood compatable mic off of ebay. Better safe than sorry. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was wondering if I could use the microphone from an Icom 2730a in the Kenwood TK-880
I haven't had much luck finding the pinout for the 880, but found this on the forums. The second photo is the Icom pinout
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