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Ozy

Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering if the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3, but was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for the KX3 or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son for passing his General at age 10!

Thank you for helping me decipher this!

-Chris
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Nr4c

Re: Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

Yes the IC element is preferred for the KX3 as it has capability of providing the bias for the electret element. Check the manual for setup instructions for microphones.

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 4:34 AM, Chris Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering if the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3, but was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for the KX3 or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son for passing his General at age 10!
>
> Thank you for helping me decipher this!
>
> -Chris
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Barry K3NDM

Re: Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

In reply to this post by Ozy

Chris,
You will need the IC version. It uses the same element type that
the KX3 wants to see. I use the IC version here for contesting. I did do
an adjustment to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good
audio reports for the efforts.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:

> I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering if the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3, but was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for the KX3 or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son for passing his General at age 10!
>
> Thank you for helping me decipher this!
>
> -Chris
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

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The Heil Proset-iC is functionally the same as the Heil Proset-K2 that we sell
on our order page.

Eric
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On 7/7/2014 7:29 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:

> Chris,
> You will need the IC version. It uses the same element type that the KX3
> wants to see. I use the IC version here for contesting. I did do an adjustment
> to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good audio reports for
> the efforts.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
>
>
> On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
>> I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering
>> if the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3,
>> but was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for
>> the KX3 or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son for passing
>> his General at age 10!
>>
>> Thank you for helping me decipher this!
>>
>> -Chris
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Ozy

Re: Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

Thx Eric,

My main question is if the iC mic element is required for the KX3? Can you use the non-powered Dynamic element in their normal ProSet without any difference in audio quality?

On Jul 7, 2014, at 3:59 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The Heil Proset-iC is functionally the same as the Heil Proset-K2 that we sell on our order page.
>
> Eric
> elecraft.com
>
> On 7/7/2014 7:29 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:
>> Chris,
>> You will need the IC version. It uses the same element type that the KX3 wants to see. I use the IC version here for contesting. I did do an adjustment to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good audio reports for the efforts.
>>
>> 73,
>> Barry
>> K3NDM
>>
>>
>>
>> On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
>>> I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering if the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3, but was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for the KX3 or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son for passing his General at age 10!
>>>
>>> Thank you for helping me decipher this!
>>>
>>> -Chris
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

Chris,

The answer is YES. Turn off the mic bias, and you may have to increase
the mic gain, but the KX3 can handle most microphones with a proper adapter.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/8/2014 3:12 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
> Thx Eric,
>
> My main question is if the iC mic element is required for the KX3? Can you use the non-powered Dynamic element in their normal ProSet without any difference in audio quality?
>
>

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