Microphone for a VHF radio

[moondancer]

I have an old Seavoice VHF radio with a twist dial channel selector and need a new hand microphone.

Do microphones connect through a standard plug - so would it be possible to get a replacement.

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[philip_stevens]

I've got an old Cleartone mic up in the attic - somewhere - if it is any use to you. You will need to get a plug to match the set socket though. I wouldn't think the Cleartone plug would fit, though you could try. Let me know, and if I can find it, its yours for postage.

BTW, I also have an old Seavoice GRP whip aerial doing nothing as well.

Send me a PM if you are interested.

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Philip

 

[ericw]

Hi Brian !

I'm not familiar with your particular set, but you can make mics connect through a standard socket by just replacing the two connectors ! If the other poster's mic doesn't match your socket it's very easy to replace both male and female connectors. Try Maplin/RS - if u fancy doing it yourself (u may need a circuit diagram/knowledge of radio sets or take it along to a local repair shop - they should be able to do it for u) - it's just a question of resoldering the wires onto the respective pins on the connector on the set and then getting the correct wires from the mic going to the correct pins on the connector.

I don't imagine it will be too hard for somebody with a bit of radio knowledge to help u out.

Regards,

Eric.

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[Burnham_Bob]

Maplins do plain replacement mikes.............there are four wires ready for connection.....you'll need to know how they need soldering together but the mikes are £4.99 incl VAT and are especially designed to do what you want...the part number is QT53H

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[VicS]

You do not say if you have the old microphone which you might be able to use to check the wiring of a new one against. Its not just a question of connecting two wires because there is the transmit switch to consider. Also I think those old Seavoice sets had the option of using a telephone type handset which when in use muted the loudspeaker. This means that when a fist mike is wired up two of the pins have to be connected together in order to 'enable' the speaker. In the case of mine (non Seavoice) its pins 2&5 of the six pin plug. I think this job requires reference to a circuit diagram unless you can be certain of obtaining a compatible mike.

There are regular adverts in the magazine for people offering to service vhf sets in general and Seafarer equipment in particular. I suggest you try one or two of these.

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