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Astatic mic cord is too long

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by IrreverentCrawfish, Aug 31, 2018.

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  1. Aug 31, 2018 #1
    IrreverentCrawfish

    IrreverentCrawfish Light Load Member

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    I just purchased a new Astatic 636L mic for my rig and it sounds and looks awesome, but the chrome cord is way too long and hangs halfway to the floor. I know it's a popular mic, so has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? Obviously I could just tie some of it up with some string or a rubber band, but as nice as my cb setup and cab look, I really would like to come up with a cleaner and more professional looking solution. Any ideas?
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2018 #2
    Night Stalker10

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    I have never owned an astatic 636L mic, but looking on eBay I see the cord extends to 7 1/2 feet long, which is pretty long for a mic cord. I guess your options would be to 1. return it where you purchased it, or 2. cut the cord off and re-solder the connector on the end. I have no idea if these mics come with different length cords or not, it’s something I hadn’t thought about until now.
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2018 #3
    WHY NOT

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    I had mine looped and zip tied really nice to shorten up the cord with out it looking like a birds nest. On my current truck I have it ran along the ceiling since I have the mic hanging back where I sit instead of up front.
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2018 #4
    25(2)+2

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    I use a mic keeper and a small fabric coated bungy cord hooked to the passenger visor rod to pull it up and out of the way.
     
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  7. Sep 3, 2018 #5
    rabbiporkchop

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    Better to buy one with a coiled cord.
    Don't get it caught on your air valves.
     
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  8. Sep 3, 2018 #6
    Triple Digit Bullhauler

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    Does it have the stainless cord? If so wrapping it up could pinch the wires inside the outside cord. Take it to a CB shop and see if they have a shorter cord.
     
    Triple Digit Bullhauler, Sep 3, 2018
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  9. Sep 3, 2018 #7
    rabbiporkchop

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    $8.79 on Amazon.
    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2018 #8
    Diesel Dave

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    The popular mic is the Ranger SR 198...... just to clarify things.....
     
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  11. Sep 3, 2018 #9
    Triple Digit Bullhauler

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    I have always run the Road king 56, and never had any trouble with her. I run it on my General Lee, and my Superstar 158
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2018 #10
    J Rich

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    Took mine to the CB shop and had it shortened. I think it cost $10.
     
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