Icom: Goose neck desk mic for Icom IC-2730A

[videobruce]

I'm looking (in vain) for a desk mic with e flexible 'goose neck' design for a Icom IC-2730A, preferably UNDER $100.
Not a 'boom' mic.

I found this which fits all my 'wishes', but it isn't compatible I was told by the seller (it's 2k ohms & a condenser type);
SM01 Desktop Microphone RJ45-RJ45 connector


The 'Icom' mics, like all all of their accessories are grossly overpriced. I can't really justify the price when there are 3rd party models (above) around at a fraction of the price.

There must be something. It doesn't have to be new, but I don't want a 20 or 30 year old mic with 'aging' issues (dried out padding etc.).
Any and all helpful input welcome

 

[videobruce]

Is there a difference between Icoms VHF/UHF radios and their HF radios as far as the mic requirements go? I've found some micvs that list Icom HF rigs, but not dual band V/U rigs.

 

[rf_patriot200]

Is there a difference between Icoms VHF/UHF radios and their HF radios as far as the mic requirements go?

Other than wiring requirements to the mic jack , and impedance of the element the mic uses, not really. Look at a company called Inrad on R&L Electronics. I think they may have had some things for a DIY gooseneck mic for Icom, but I'm not 100% on that.

 

[videobruce]

I looked at the offerings from Inrad. All they have have are desk-stands and bulky hand held mics, not goose neck and the prices are in the same neighborhood as Icom, over $150.

Anyone else on this Icom HF vs 2 meter/440 radios afa compatibility?? It seems Icom has gone out of their way to lock a owner into their products.

 

[ak7an]

MFJ-297, DESK MIC, WITH FLEXIBLE BOOM

MFJ-297 Desk Mic This MFJ professional-grade microphone is designed for ham radio communications where speech intelligibility makes the difference! Frequency tailored microphone. MFJs unique frequency tailored microphone emphasizes essential speech frequencies to improve intelligibility. Your...

mfjenterprises.com

Look at this mic from MFJ. All you would need is to wire it to the Icom and it should he good to go.

 

[videobruce]

The Mic is $100 (list & street) and the 'cable' is a additional $32. It appears to be a Cat5 jumper cable. Is it straight or crossover? Or is it special wiring??

MFJ-5397MX, CABLE, 8-MOD, 297/299/126X (620-8708)

8 pin Round and Modular Mic Plugs for the MFJ-297 and MFJ-299 desk mics 8 Pin Round Mic Plug 8 Pin Modular Mic Plug ICOM MFJ-5397I MFJ-5397MX KenWood MFJ-5397K MFJ-5397MX YAESU MFJ-5397Y for MFJ-297MFJ-5399Y for MFJ-299MFJ-5399Y2 for MFJ-299 and FT-847 MFJ-5397MY for MFJ-297MFJ-5397MX for MFJ-299

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I did find this one but there are real issues with his 'mod' to the cable and especially that RJ45 plug!!

ARCO DESK CONDENSER MIC FOR ICOM HF RADIOS 13" TALL EXTENDED | eBay

High output condenser microphone provides unsurpassed clarity and fullness for varying band conditions..

www.ebay.com

 

[k6cpo]

Heil Sound has options that would let you connect a microphone or headset to your iCom radio. They don't appear to have any "goose neck" stands, but they do have clamp-on arms for microphones.

 

[videobruce]

Those 'issues' I finally corrected and all seems ok so far.

 

[dfb8085]

i just bought a very good condition icom sm30 desk mic and it has a goose neck. i paid like $119 off ebay