Any of y'all ever rewired a Motorola mic to use on a cb radio ? My mic quit working and I like the style of the motorolas. Any help or suggestions is appreciated .
Cb mic question
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Grimus71, Sep 18, 2012.
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There are nearly as many Motorola microphone models as there are CB brands, because of connectors, colors, impedances, internal workings, and such. Some of the Motorola mics can be adapted easily to many CBs by simply cutting off the connector and putting on one for the CB. Do you have any specifics about what you're trying to replace, and how picky you are about which Motorola version (gray plastic, beige & gray metal, black plastic miniature, etc.) you want to put on it?
I've been repairing Motorola (and GE and RCA, etc.) police-type radios from back in the 60s up til current models. There are *lots* to choose from.
So, what'cha want? You could start at this page from their web site for an idea of just a few of their mic styles...and there are more:
http://www.motorola.com/Business/US...s+-+Business/Mobile+Radio/Yesterdays+Products
73,
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It's late....I tried to edit, and it made a whole new post....
One popular style that has persisted through several product lines has been the TMN6054A. A quick web search will get you pics of that one. -
Thanks for info. My cb is a radio shack , trying to find model #. I have a moto tmn 6055 mic but found a 6054 as well. You think either of those will work ?
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on a side note, if you are looking to buy a new mic, i was in a flying j today, and they have the static 636ls on sale for 29.99 and that is a pretty good price.
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Grimus,
Either of those will work fine. You'll just have to expect to have to fiddle with either the mic gain pot, if there is one in your particular radio. If not, just make a little resistor network or put in a pot to adjust it with.
That's gonna be one classy Rat Shack radio with a Motherola mic on it. "Radio Shack: You've got questions, we've got blank stares!"
Enjoy,
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Thanks for info y'all, I made need help when I tear into it. In regards to radio shack you are right. All they are is a cell phone store now !!!
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Most likely, that Moto mike will cost you more than the CB...
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Oh I have the moto mic from another old radio
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