K3 - Microphone + PTT Cable

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K3 - Microphone + PTT Cable

Dick Dickinson
Can a 2 conductor + shield cable be used on the K3 for Mic + PTT.share the
same ground..?

 

 

Kind regards,

Dick - KA5KKT

 

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Re: K3 - Microphone + PTT Cable

Don Wilhelm
Dick,

Yes, it can work, but you will be better served by using the super
flexible Heil cable available from Heil Sound and perhaps other sources.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/9/2020 4:20 PM, Dick Dickinson wrote:
> Can a 2 conductor + shield cable be used on the K3 for Mic + PTT.share the
> same ground..?
>
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Re: K3 - Microphone + PTT Cable

Jim Brown-10
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On 2/9/2020 1:20 PM, Dick Dickinson wrote:
> Can a 2 conductor + shield cable be used on the K3 for Mic + PTT.share the
> same ground..?

Yes, and they SHOULD share the same connection at the radio, to the CHASSIS.

73, Jim K9YC
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