K2: Looking for station mike

[Andreas Hofmann-3]

Hi,

I am very happy with my Heil Pro Set head set but would like to get a station mike. Can someone suggest one that works well with the K2 + MicroHam and does not break the bank?

Thanks
Andy, KU7T

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Andy,

You did not say which Heil ProSet you have (there are several, all
different).  If it is the ProSet-K2 or a ProSet-iC, then it uses an
elecrtret element, and most any electret element microphone will work,
including the inexpensive computer microphones - just wire a Foster 8
pin mic plug to whatever you have on your mic configuration header.  The
bias resistor is needed for these Electret element microphones.

If OTOH, you have a ProSet with the HC4 or HC5 element, that is a
dynamic type and you will have no bias resistor installed in the K2.  
You will have to shop for a dynamic microphone if you want to use the
two interchangeably.  Shop around, some of the old CB microphones sound
good and the mic plug can be re-wired to match your existing microphone
pinout.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/6/2013 6:10 PM, Andreas Hofmann wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am very happy with my Heil Pro Set head set but would like to get a station mike. Can someone suggest one that works well with the K2 + MicroHam and does not break the bank?
>
> Thanks
> Andy, KU7T
>

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[Mike Furrey]

I use an old Shure 444D and it works well with the K3.

73, Mike WA5POK


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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 6:10 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Looking for station mike

> Hi,
>
> I am very happy with my Heil Pro Set head set but would like to get a
> station mike. Can someone suggest one that works well with the K2 +
> MicroHam and does not break the bank?
>
> Thanks
> Andy, KU7T
>
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