FTM350AR - where does the mic plug into?

[kd0fx]

The manual I downloaded from Yaesu has jack for installation info, just says I should know what I'm doing since I'm a ham. OK, sure, but it doesn't tell me if the mic plugs into the box or the head. My FTM-10SR will plug into either location - is the 350 the same way?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I think it plugs into the radio body behind the faceplate. There are two RJ-45 jacks on the front of the body,one connects to the faceplate and I believe the other is for the hand mic. There is also a built in microphone on the front panel as well. When all else fails look for a jack that matches the plug and see if it is labeled "MIKE" or "MIC".

 

[kd0fx]

When all else fails look for a jack that matches the plug and see if it is labeled "MIKE" or "MIC".

Ha, I don't have one so I can't look. But if it plugs into the box that works better for me.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Yeah that would make it a bit harder wouldn't it. :laugh: I am pretty sure the mic does indeed plug into the front of the radio behind the front faceplate however.

 

[depark]

I have a FTM-350 and you actually have the choice of where you want to plug the mike into. There is a jack on the back of the face or the box. I have mine plugged into the back of the face.

 

[kd0fx]

That is the best possible solution.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I have a FTM-350 and you actually have the choice of where you want to plug the mike into. There is a jack on the back of the face or the box. I have mine plugged into the back of the face.

That makes sense. My FT-857 requires that the mic be plugged into the radio body itself.

 

[K5EFD]

You can use either location. Or both.