On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:33:07 +1000, atec77 proclaimed:

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 ?.

That's a good point atec, noted and thanks.
Mind you, after reading Brian's reply it may not necessarily be a big
problem. In fact were it not for me needing to switch between antennas, I
could put the whole radio up in the ceiling close to the antennas by the
sounds of it... meh, I'm just thinking aloud here. Anyway, it seems the
wiring is fairly straightforward which is good news.

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/J/