GE Phoenix Microphone Replacement

[secret squirrel]

I have a old GE Phoenix VHF high band that is set up for the county emergency frequencies that are used at my work. I work as a paramedic. I use the radio if I end up coming up on a auto accident when I am off duty. Cell phones are a bit useless in our service area. My question is can the stock microphone be replaced by a wired CB type microphone. The old mic is giving pretty tired. I am assuming the GE Phoenix is popular with 2 meter HAM usage due to the e-prom setup. That was how I orginally aquired it. A local guy was setting them up for 2 meters.

Thank you,

 

[Moleculo]

Do you have the manual or a service manual for that radio? You probably need to find out what the mic impedence is. Most newer ham rigs mics are 600 ohms. Next you need to find out if there is any power on any of the pins of the radio. This can be done using a multi-meter. If it's just a regular unpowered "standard" mic, any old mic will work.

 

[secret squirrel]

Thank you moleculo, I would not have even thought about ohm match, I was so concerned about the wiring pattern.