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				 Icom 208H 'optional extras'...
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			Do you have the manual for the radio they are all listed in the back. 
OPC-440 5.0 mtr 
OPC-647 2.5 mtr 
for mic extension.. 
"atec77" ""atec77 \"@ hotmail.com" wrote in message  
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 Jeßus wrote: 
 Picked up a 208H yesterday. Nice rig all round, especially if space is an 
 issue. I'm quite impressed with the receiver, also a healthy 50W on UHF 
 doesn't hurt. You get a reasonable length separation cable for the 
 controller, BUT the mic cable is only about a metre long and connects 
 to the main body of the radio, so basically you cannot remote mount the 
 main unit any real distance. Why bother supplying a decent length cable 
 for head but not for the mic makes no sense to me. 
 
 The other thing is no bracket supplied for the controller/remote head... 
 Of course, you can buy these things as 'optional extras', and presumably 
 pay right through the nose for them too. 
 
 I tried velcro for mounting the head, however its just a tad too heavy 
 to be reliable. Looking at the OEM bracket, it ain't much at all, and in 
 fact uses velcro to secure to the head. If I had the appropriate tools 
 (which I don't) it would be pretty easy to fabricate one. I'll keep my 
 eyes open, something should come along that'll suit. 
 
 Anyway, I was thinking why not use ordinary CAT5 or similar for the mic 
 cable and/or the separation cable? Has anyone done this, and if so a 
 wiring diagram? 
 
 Failing any of the above, if you know of any aftermarket equivalents for 
 any of the above, also for the data cable, please spill the beans... most 
 appreciated   
 
 I suspect you will need a decent shielded cable for an extended mike cable  
 , although cat5/6 foil wrap and some .001 caps might do it  ?. 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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