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Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 8:29 am
Hi everyone I've got a ss6900 but the Mic is terrible so I'm looking to upgrade. If I change it to what we use to call a power mic, would I need to back the rig down or can I plug and play? 73's Gary
Sgt Bilko Major contributor
Call Sign : 108 ct 302 - mm0ibe Posts : 261 Times Thanked : 17 Join date : 2019-07-20 QTH or Location : Prestonpans. East Lothian Equipment Used : SS9900 Age : 55
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 1:34 pm
The standard mic on these radio's are a bit crap Gary. Give Knights a call and he'll sort you out.
https://www.kcb.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d48.html The first one on here will do fine, but if you want a decent power mic then try this,
KPO NM-532 Power Mic -- You'll find it here https://www.kcb.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d49.html
Tel: (01652) 648378
Paul.
Littlefella New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 1:41 pm
Thanks Paul. I won't have to fiddle with the rig then? Thanks Gary
Cozzmik 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26-CT-465/OP-465/FB-012 Posts : 194 Times Thanked : 9 Join date : 2020-04-12 QTH or Location : Kent Equipment Used : Kenwood ts570dg/Yaesu ft450d/Rm-kl400/Sirio 4000 Age : 54
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 4:13 pm
As Paul has already said the kpo nm532 work very well indeed,so good i bought 2 and i am still on the original batteries after over 4 years..
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Littlefella New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 4:49 pm
can't argue with that! Cheers Gary
Telstar New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3520. Foundation & Intermediate Ham Posts : 48 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-04 QTH or Location : Telford, Shropshire Equipment Used : Uniden 200. SS6900N, Yaesu FT8900, Alinco DX77E, Alinco DX70
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 4:58 pm
I agree, I use the K-PO NM532 power mike on my SS 6900n and its great. Always get positive feedback on a 5 audio.
Never ever used the supplied standard mike, went straight for the K-PO which I ordered at the same time as the SS 6900n. Bought a Cobra M75 power mike a couple of months ago, but been told on a AB comparison that the K-PO has the better audio.
Don't forget to adjust the Mic Gain setting on the 6900's menu to suit the K-PO.
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Littlefella New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Mon May 04, 2020 5:17 pm
Thanks for that DV. That's what I was worried about 73's Gary
stephen Gunrunner Major contributor
Call Sign : 26CT526/MR021/M6XXX. Posts : 277 Times Thanked : 11 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : wooler north northumberland or some were near it Equipment Used : mobile 4000hp base A99 radio base magnum257hp mobile magnum 257 standed power Age : 67
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Fri May 08, 2020 10:12 am
I did the same on my 6900 and 9900 as 50p mics great radios but let down by the mics I got telcom 1000 echo power mic from knights they put a plug on to match the radio and free batts ans still on the same batts , just remember to lower mic gain in the menu I dropped mine to 33 to 35 and sounds really good
kermit New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3484 kermit Posts : 14 Times Thanked : 1 Join date : 2020-04-23 QTH or Location : Minsterworth GL2 Equipment Used : crt ss 6900n Age : 55
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Fri May 08, 2020 2:03 pm
I use the K-PO NM532 power mike on my SS 6900n and have had no problems with it very impressed and yes knights will send one ready to go
Chris CT 3484
Littlefella New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Fri May 08, 2020 2:42 pm
Cheers guys. Good to have recommendations 73's
Pagan Senior contributor
Call Sign : 26CT2069 Posts : 142 Times Thanked : 22 Join date : 2019-08-09 QTH or Location : Pendle, Lancashire Equipment Used : CRT-SS9900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Fri May 08, 2020 7:00 pm
I use one of these with my CRT-SS9900 and I always get good reports (see reviews here):
Call Sign : 26-CT-3508 Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-05-01 QTH or Location : Northbourne, Bournemouth Equipment Used : Ss6900
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Fri May 08, 2020 7:36 pm
Thanks pagan, I'll check it out 73's Gary
M3haj New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4247 Posts : 8 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-09-08 QTH or Location : Birmingham Equipment Used : SS-6900-N Age : 61
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:56 am
I bought the telecom mic from knights along with the 6900n about a month ago I had a problem with it I kept dead key no modulation new battery I still don't know what's up with it worked fine for 2 weeks
SangueG Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-3971 / 2E0LMI Posts : 1273 Times Thanked : 81 Join date : 2021-01-30 QTH or Location : Cirencester, Gloucestershire Equipment Used : Little radios, home-made antennas
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Sun Sep 26, 2021 1:05 pm
M3haj wrote:
I bought the telecom mic from knights along with the 6900n about a month ago I had a problem with it I kept dead key no modulation new battery I still don't know what's up with it worked fine for 2 weeks
Hi Ian. If the rig works fine with the stock mic plugged in then as you haven't had it long I'd contact Knights and ask them exchange it for you.
NoMad Contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-4253 Posts : 61 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-09-15 QTH or Location : Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Equipment Used : CRT SS6900N, RTL-SDR Blog V3, Baofeng UV5R-3.
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:39 pm
RE: CRT SS Mics' ---- Remove the foam from inside the mic and it will work perfectly.
BASS 666 New Member
Posts : 49 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-05-10 QTH or Location : belfast Equipment Used : none yet Age : 57
Subject: Re: Ss6900 power mic Thu May 26, 2022 11:16 am
old thread i know but i bought this mic and i am getting really bad feedback about my audio ... i have tried a few settings on mic gain and also some on the mic to no avail .. what settings are you guys using and i will try them to see if i was way out ... thanks guys ...
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Subject: Ss6900 power mic 
can't argue with that!
