Microphone extension for Yaesu FT-2900R

[crawler#976]

I couldn't find anything online that said it was even possible to do.

So, I did some research on the connectors and wiring, and perhaps that's why I didn't find anything - it's so simple...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J1HQA/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item Straight thru RJ-12 Coupler

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J1SUU/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item 14" long RJ-12 straight thru cable

And it works flawlessly.

Why do I need an extension? I work both road rally and Best In The Desert races locally, and being out of the truck sure helps when trying to read vehicle numbers.

Mark

 

[SiliconTi]

Great find. I was just wondering the other day if it was that easy. Now I know, thanks! ...JMM

 

[DaveInDenver]

One thing to mention is the extender cable you show or might find at Radio Shack, etc. would be wired unshielded parallel and straight (non-twisted) through. This will make the cable more susceptible to picking up interference on the mic input, so make sure you keep the length as short as possible and routed away from noise sources like power cables, coax, etc. If you wanted to make a better extension or had to go longer distances you might considering a custom cable shielding pin 5 (mic input) with pin 4 (GND).

 

[MANUCHAO]

I did this and works great..

Radio stay inside tuffy console..