Microphone Pinout

The 8-pin connector on the DXmate is compatible with microphones with the Elecraft or Kenwood pin configuration.

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Microphone jack, viewed from front of DXmate

  • Pin 1 – Microphone audio, low-Z (~600Ω)
  • Pin 2 – PTT
  • Pins 7 and 8 – Ground

Alternatively, you can connect a mono 3.5mm microphone into the MIC jack.

The PH 3.5mm jack is a stereo output for headphones.

1/8" (3.5mm) Jack Pinouts 

3.5mm PHONES: TIP = Left Speaker, RING= Right Speaker, Sleeve = GND
3.5mm MIC: TIP = MIC, RING= NO CONNECT, Sleeve = GND
3.5mm PAD: TIP = DAH/DCD, RING=DIT/DSR, Sleeve = GND
3.5mm PTT: TIP=PTT/KEY, RING=NO CONNECT, Sleeve = GND