I looked at the large retail website, and someone said they used a RS mic, which uses the Icom pinout.
You would think that President would offer a mic as an accessory, or at least give the pinout. (I can understand not mentioning another company.)
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You would think that President would offer a mic as an accessory, or at least give the pinout. (I can understand not mentioning another company.)
FiveFilter
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I doubt an internal antenna will get you much.
slowmover
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You’ll hear them too late to divert from the problem. Need antenna.
Just laying it on the dash works fine for listening.
slowmover
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You won’t hear very far.
Entertainment? Okay.
Distant warning? Not okay.
Antenna trumps radio by one or more factors.
A WILSON mag mount on the roof will do the job.
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I have one. Compact but very sturdy.
President Electronics ACMR405 Lapel Microphone for President Randy
Check out this President ACMR405 at www.WalcottRadio.com
www.walcottradio.com
Somebody please lock this thread before I buy one of these things.
Buy it. You won’t regret it. Break out that plastic money! Government does it. Why not you! DO IT!!!!
slowmover
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You have used that on a Randy? That has a different pinout than I mentioned earlier.I have one. Compact but very sturdy.
President Electronics ACMR405 Lapel Microphone for President Randy
Check out this President ACMR405 at www.WalcottRadio.com
Wynterspop
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Yep sure have. I’ve tried a two pin mic and it didn’t work.
A few months ago, I called President asking about a mic. The lady I talked to said they would be out soon and directed me to Walcott Radio.
Google the model # ACMR405
I followed the link in the below post.
I have one. Compact but very sturdy.
President Electronics ACMR405 Lapel Microphone for President Randy
Check out this President ACMR405 at www.WalcottRadio.com
sloop
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A single mike is all well and good but when are they going to make a mike/speaker combo that will utilize both mike and speaker jacks on the radio? I am also waiting on the drop-in charger base they were to have by the end of June.
slowmover
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PRESIDENT LIBERTY microphone set for such for the McKinley and Lincoln models (among others). VOX-enabled for completely hands-free in a wireless mic.
No idea if it’d work with the Randy.
sloop
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slowmover....it might work the Randy FCC has VOX capability.
The Randy has VOX
I emailed President USA maybe a month ago and they said they have the US version of the drop-in charger available. I want to say direct from President (which I didn't know one could buy direct) it was ~$19.99 + S&H. They said it wasn't out to retailers yet and didn't give me a great idea as to when that might be. I held off on buying it for now.
If anyone wants that drop-in charger (US version) drop President USA a line and try your luck ...
On my 2 day trip to Colorado, 1st leg from Minnesota to rapid city, heard only one quick transmission on 19. 2nd leg was better. Once past Cheyenne going west on 80, lit up like a Christmas tree. Using the radio shack 27 MHz antenna and radio sitting in my cup holder on center console, was picking up folks a good ways away. On way back, will try antenna that came with it for comparison. So far, liking this handheld. Giving me the itch to get a base station for the house.
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