4 pin to 6 pin adapters?

[icemanrrc]

I have a President radio that takes 6 pins, but I a few 4 pin mics is like to try out, so I need a mic adapter and I’ve seen two different kinds. I’ve seen one where it’s a barrel style and I’ve seen a pig tail style. Is one better than the other or is it just a preference?

 

[2NC995]

I’ve wondered this myself, but have only used a pigtail that came with a 980ssb (used for the same purpose, adapting 4 pin to President).

I worry the little barrel adaptors could add some leverage to any forces on the mic socket...so I would keep that in mind if you’re mobile.

The pigtails are flexible, but stick out rather awkwardly.

 

[RT431]

I’ve wondered this myself, but have only used a pigtail that came with a 980ssb (used for the same purpose, adapting 4 pin to President).

I worry the little barrel adaptors could add some leverage to any forces on the mic socket...so I would keep that in mind if you’re mobile.

The pigtails are flexible, but stick out rather awkwardly.

eBay for about $12.
I bought 2, one for my AT 6666 and the SS 9900.

 

[Low_Boy]

Basically what the adapter is doing for that radio is eliminating the up and down buttons. Pigtail is a bit safer for everyday use. The barrel adapter works the same way but you have 2 inches sticking out of the mic plug that can get snapped off pretty easily.

 

[Dmans]

I make my own.

73
David

 

[Woody-202]

I have a President radio that takes 6 pins, but I a few 4 pin mics is like to try out, so I need a mic adapter and I’ve seen two different kinds. I’ve seen one where it’s a barrel style and I’ve seen a pig tail style. Is one better than the other or is it just a preference?

I've used both type adapters. The barrel type always works, and over time, there's less to go wrong with it vs. pig tail, and the only issue I've ever had (FT-100D)with the pig tail was with getting RF into the system and causing weird problems. I snapped a fer-rite core on it which took care of that..