Q5N2 microphones

[707ways2Sunday]

Everyone I know who owns a Q5N2 and had them for awhile has the same issue with the microphone. They change frequency on their own. Fortunately there is a quick and easy fix. These are great sounding microphones to be sure. I had one of mine suffer a dead element and not being able to find a replacement OEM element I purchased some larger and more sensitive elements from Amazon.

Put 3 of them in the stock mic. And while I don’t think it would do well in the mobile, it is now my favorite mic when running my Q5 on my base. How sensitive is it? Well I can use it normally or sit back 15 foot away and converse using VOX with locals. Not pretty but highly functional

 

[WSAC829]

2 other quick fixes for the random channel changing. 1) use the lock function to disable buttons on mic (and radio). 2) remove the buttons from the mic (the route I took).

 

[slowmover]

This mic sounds as good if not a little better than stock. $20.

What I use in big truck.

Hung from GEARKEEPER and an M31 ferrite below it’s easier to grasp due to size, shape, & weight.



No more inadvertent changes.

The new element mod looks like fun.

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[slowmover]

Stryker SR-76 Noise Cancelling Microphone

Brand: Stryker Radios | SKU: SR-76NC Stryker SR-76 Noise Canceling Microphone $49.99 Maximum Talk Power Premium Noise Canceling Cartridge Rugged ABS Housing Quality Tested Frequency Response 100-8,000Hz One-Year Limited Warranty

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I’d like to try one of these with it. NC Electret element and internal adjustments to customize to radio.



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[prcguy]

Stryker SR-76 Noise Cancelling Microphone

Brand: Stryker Radios | SKU: SR-76NC Stryker SR-76 Noise Canceling Microphone $49.99 Maximum Talk Power Premium Noise Canceling Cartridge Rugged ABS Housing Quality Tested Frequency Response 100-8,000Hz One-Year Limited Warranty

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I’d like to try one of these with it. NC Electret element and internal adjustments to customize to radio.

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Just do it. You can get EZ type RJ-45 connectors that should fit that cable so no adapter needed.

 

[Davidbt]

This mic sounds as good if not a little better than stock. $20.

What I use in big truck.

Hung from GEARKEEPER and an M31 ferrite below it’s easier to grasp due to size, shape, & weight.

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No more inadvertent changes.

The new element mod looks like fun.

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Would this type of mic work with the QT80? I really don't I'll be using the buttons on top of the original. No buttons would just help not change channels at an inopportune time. I think that happened to me with my QT40 last week. I got a truck driver to answer a call and I quickly lost him. I think I inadvertently pressed a up or down channel button.

 

[slowmover]

Just do it. You can get EZ type RJ-45 connectors that should fit that cable so no adapter needed.

Am already using the RJ-45 adapator with the BC45, thanks for reminder. Recommend to anyone to get two (2) right up front.

Available from Stryker

 

[slowmover]

Would this type of mic work with the QT80? I really don't I'll be using the buttons on top of the original. No buttons would just help not change channels at an inopportune time. I think that happened to me with my QT40 last week. I got a truck driver to answer a call and I quickly lost him. I think I inadvertently pressed a up or down channel button.

Let us know what you find in a search about mic wiring and pins re this.

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[707ways2Sunday]

Would this type of mic work with the QT80? I really don't I'll be using the buttons on top of the original. No buttons would just help not change channels at an inopportune time. I think that happened to me with my QT40 last week. I got a truck driver to answer a call and I quickly lost him. I think I inadvertently pressed a up or down channel button.

If your QT40 is charging channels on its own, it is the same mic as the Q5N2. When my 2 mics started doing that I opened them up, cleaned everything with 99% alcohol and sprayed the PTT switch with corrosion X. What I had on hand at the time. That was over 1 year ago with no problems since. Another option which I also did just to have spares, alliexpress. I bought 2 replacement mics and haven’t needed them yet. $11 a piece if I recall

As far as the QT80 mic, that’s a different story and microphone. I have no idea if they will be prone to that issue. I like the feel of the QT80/Q6pro mic better than the others. Wider mic fits my hand better:

 

[robertwbob]

and on my stryker 955 hp i run my turner super sidekick

 

[Davidbt]

If your QT40 is charging channels on its own, it is the same mic as the Q5N2. When my 2 mics started doing that I opened them up, cleaned everything with 99% alcohol and sprayed the PTT switch with corrosion X. What I had on hand at the time. That was over 1 year ago with no problems since. Another option which I also did just to have spares, alliexpress. I bought 2 replacement mics and haven’t needed them yet. $11 a piece if I recall

As far as the QT80 mic, that’s a different story and microphone. I have no idea if they will be prone to that issue. I like the feel of the QT80/Q6pro mic better than the others. Wider mic fits my hand better:

Thanks, I think I accidentally pushed the button. I'll have to check them out closer, but I think the qt40 is a little smaller and easier to push a top button while holding the mic. I sent a message to Radioddity's customer support to see what they have to say about it.

 

[707ways2Sunday]

Thanks, I think I accidentally pushed the button. I'll have to check them out closer, but I think the qt40 is a little smaller and easier to push a top button while holding the mic. I sent a message to Radioddity's customer support to see what they have to say about it.

Yes when it first started happening to me I thought maybe my big clumsy hands were the culprit. The Q6 pro mic is bigger. But the QT40:60 are the same small mic. 60 has rj45 40 has 4 pin. The chords are interchangeable.