The connector is a standard CB part, often at Radio Shacks everywhere.
Look for 274-001 or:
http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=cb%20microphone%20connector&origkw=cb%20microphone%20connector&sr=1
Sometimes at truck stops next to CB antennas.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
On 5/10/2010 11:01 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
> The value of the mike is such that I wouldn't waste my time kvetching at the
> dealer for very long. I'm not going to miss out on things because someone
> answering the phone can't tell a 1/4" phono plug from a 4 pin connector.
>
> And frankly, if I do anything, I'll just make a converter cable or even a
> small converter box... and add in a foot switch. I just need to get a 4 pin
> connector, which is one thing I don't have in the junque box at present, as
> I mentioned to Steve.
>
> 73
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Richards
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:45 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTT: "Wired For Ten-Tec" EV 727SR
>
> If I was going to drag it to Dayton, I would have the dealer
> eat it. I cannot imagine he wants you to stand there and
> bitch about it all afternoon on Friday, with the prospect
> you return and talk about it on Saturday... not good
> for business.
>
> On the other hand, as Steve suggested, the easier course
> is to solder a new connector on it (mindful that we are not
> all in the same position in doing these things... I have been
> working with a local ham and doing his soldering on a small
> repair project because he has Parkinson's or something and
> shakes all over the place.... you oughta see him do CW !
> Most hams are pretty good about it once he sends the word
> "Parkinson's" as he gets a stutter in his fist... )
>
> Send it to me and I will reconnect it for ya. No charge.
>
> OR... work that trade in Dayton !
>
> I see another one is for sale on eBay... with no connector at all.
>
> Just MY take....
>
> ==================== K8JHR ====================
>
>
> On 5/10/2010 8:26 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
>> Why don't you just solder a new 4 pin connector on it?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Steve WA9JML
>>
>> On 5/10/2010 7:12 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
>>> So, my "new" Omni VI+ arrives and is operating flawlessly. Only thing
> is,
>>> I'm going to need a microphone with it at some point, as I can't keep
>>> switching the hand mike from the Corsair II back and forth. (ok, I can,
> but
>>> I'd rather not)
>>>
>>> Notice an Electro-Voice 727SR mike advertised in the used equipment list
> of
>>> a particular radio dealer online. It's advertised as "Wired for
> Ten-Tec."
>>> I call to verify the mike is still there. it is. and that it's wired for
> a 4
>>> pin T-T mike connector. they promise it is. So I give them the CC info.
> and
>>> it arrives today.
>>>
>>> You guessed it. 1/4 inch stereo mike connector is attached. Must be for
> an
>>> older T-T rig?
>>>
>>> Figures.
>>>
>>> Anyone out there with a microphone wired for an Omni that wants to work
> out
>>> a trade? I'd rather work a trade out than go through the aggravation of
> a
>>> return, especially on a mike. (Besides, I can always change connectors,
> but
>>> I'd rather not if I don't have to.)
>>>
>>> This is a grey Electro-Voice model 727 SR Ceramic Microphone. No base
>>> supplied with it. Still sealed in the store's bag, and if a trade is
> worked
>>> out, I will ship it that way (Fed-Ex Ground or USPS -- not UPS!!).
>>>
>>> I will be going to Dayton, so I'm willing to meet up with someone there
> for
>>> a face-to-face trade as well. (And I am going to have a word with
> someone
>>> from the dealership there)
>>>
>>> Please reply direct to w3wn@n3sh.org . Thanks!
>>>
>>> 73, ron w3wn
>>>
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