Will any XTL APX mic work on a XPR 4550 ?
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XTL/APX mics for XPR
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You’ll also need to ground the mic clip if you want it to scan on hook. The smaller black mics that come with the XPR mobiles do not require the clip to be grounded.
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If you cruise around eBay and QRZ you can find some really good deals on something like a RMN5065 mic from time to time. That is the big chonky white(ish) colored mic with the dtmf and menu buttons. It is convenient to have and definitely has the cool factor. The RMN5065 is made specifically for the XPR series. $110 on a low tide day and on a good day you might find one around $40.
The Bluetooth mic hasn’t been all that it was cracked up to be and I’d definitely recommend avoiding it. The performance has not matched the price and the audio is far from good. RLN6551B.
Desk mics should work the same.
The Bluetooth mic hasn’t been all that it was cracked up to be and I’d definitely recommend avoiding it. The performance has not matched the price and the audio is far from good. RLN6551B.
Desk mics should work the same.
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