Compatible Mic for an FT-8500

[Trailtech]

Hi i just inherited an FT8500 with the FS10 mic and i am looking to see if there are any options as far as replacement mics or mods to make it a bit more user friendly when mobile. I see that the MH39 version offers the FS10 as an option so i assume the that the 2 versions of the radio must be very similar and i would like to make mine like the MH39 if possible. I have the programming software so for a lot of the set and forget features, i won't need the mic to access them. Any insight would be much appreciated, 73

 

[Road Squawker]

I believe the MH 48a6j mic will work too.

Those potato head mics are an accident waiting to happen while driving.

 

[BJ radionut]

Accessories MH-39A6J DTMF Microphone... to manual page 7 this will work...
but has been discontinued by Yaesu

Microphone extension kit for using Yaesu 6 pin mobile mics (9.8 feet) FT-8900, FT-8500 , FT-7900
YAESU MEK-2
Microphone Extension Kit

 

[Chevboy0167]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yaesu-Micr...632896?hash=item3d45d59f40:g:GLoAAOSw-u1ZeFOt

 

[Trailtech]

Thanks everyone , I will look into getting the mic and hopefully have a decent mobile. otherwise it will make a good base radio.