Questions tagged [microphone]

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How are DTMF tones sent through a mic?

In the following diagrams, a microphone pinout is shown for several radios which have DTMF mics that work with them. How is DTMF sent to the radio without a pin designated "DTMF"? Is it through the microphone audio, or is it through the up/down…
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Why do some ham radio microphones have a built in speaker?

My Icom IC-705's handheld microphone has a built in speaker. I leave that connection unplugged because the audio from the radio itself is far superior. What's the purpose of a speaker built in to the microphone? The only use case I can think of is…
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VOX mic that emulates PTT

I have a radio that does not support VOX, but then I got the idea that there might be a VOX mic that sends the PTT when VOX is activated? Basically a mic that will "push" the button for me. Does that exist, both wired (3.5 mm) and Bluetooth (phone…
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Using Gaming Headset on FTDX3000

It seems like a gaming headset is a cheap option for my radio, considering I have a 3.5mm to XLR adapter, along with an adapter for the Yaesu mic input (from XLR). However, what I'm not sure about is power requirements for the microphone on the…
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remote push to talk or process background sound out

how to set up remote push to talk I work in an extremely really noisy area headset connected to some radio but others can do remote push to talk and hear me answer I need my hand for working what I'm doing or is it better to go down have a mic that…
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