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Phil Hystad-3

[K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).

73, phil, K7PEH

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Dick Dickinson

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

Hi Phil,

I use a Yaesu MD-100 desk mic. I have removed it from the desk base and
installed it in a condole mounted boom an use VOX, though I can also use the
pushbutton on the mic itself. However, it works fine as a desk mic and has
a push to talk button in the base. As I recall the up/down control
functions on the MD-100 works with the K3.

The reports I get are good. If anything, the mic probably leans a little
towards the base side.

Good luck with whatever you come up with.

73,
Dick - KA5KKT

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I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic
that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any particular
needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic but I would like a
desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic itself (preferably on the base
like the Icom SM-20).

73, phil, K7PEH

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Nr4c

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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If you want a desks mic, I would recomend the Heil Gold Line GM-5. Or
the HM-10 Dual (has HC-4 and HC-5 elements). Both are reasonably
priced and have good sound. Get the Heil Desk stand with the PTT
switch and you're set.

Also, a lot of mic out there like even some from Radio Shack offer
good sound quality at even better prices, but you may still need the
Heil stand to get PTT on the base.

If you want to use a headset, check the archives for the Yamaha CM500.
It is good, and inexpensive, but it is a headphone with boom mike.

If you want to tinker, you can get electret elements from many sources
(even Radio Shack) and make a mic yourself. And it won't suffer in
sound quality. With the TX-EQ capabilities of the K3, you can make it
sound really good. All you need it the element, some cable and
something to house the thing in. I used a length of 1 inch copper
tube and made a screen out of brass screen. Find a foam wind screen
and a wooden plug in the other end with a hole for the cable to exit
and a plug on the end.

I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.

This should get you started.

...bill nr4c

Quoting Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>:

> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
> mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any
> particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic
> but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic
> itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
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w0mu

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by Dick Dickinson

I use the Heil HC-5 element normally with their headset. I will switch
to a 4 if necessary. I also have a Kenwood mc-43 hand mic that works fine.

On 3/3/2011 10:04 AM, Edward Dickinson III wrote:

> Hi Phil,
>
> I use a Yaesu MD-100 desk mic. I have removed it from the desk base and
> installed it in a condole mounted boom an use VOX, though I can also use the
> pushbutton on the mic itself. However, it works fine as a desk mic and has
> a push to talk button in the base. As I recall the up/down control
> functions on the MD-100 works with the K3.
>
> The reports I get are good. If anything, the mic probably leans a little
> towards the base side.
>
> Good luck with whatever you come up with.
>
>
> 73,
> Dick - KA5KKT
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic
> that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any particular
> needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic but I would like a
> desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic itself (preferably on the base
> like the Icom SM-20).
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
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Bob-270

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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Shure sure does:

http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/other/index.htm

I've used the 522 with good results in the past.

Kenwood still markets the MC60A:

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/mics/0368.html

Used on the K2 it gives the PTT function and the UP/Down buttons are also
functional. I
believe they would also work on the K3 but maybe someone with a K3 could confirm.

73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR

On 3/3/2011 12:21 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

>
> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.
>
> This should get you started.
>
> ...bill nr4c
>
>
> Quoting Phil Hystad<[hidden email]>:
>
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
>> mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any
>> particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic
>> but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic
>> itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>

Don Butler

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

I think most users will agree that the K3, properly configured and adjusted,
will accommodate almost any microphone. The real question on this thread
should be: Which microphones out there do NOT work well with the K3? ......
and I think that list will be very short indeed.

Don, N5LZ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

> Shure sure does:
>
> http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/other/index.htm
>
> I've used the 522 with good results in the past.
>
> Kenwood still markets the MC60A:
>
> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/mics/0368.html
>
> Used on the K2 it gives the PTT function and the UP/Down buttons are also
> functional. I
> believe they would also work on the K3 but maybe someone with a K3 could
> confirm.
>
> 73,
> Bob
> K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR
>
>
> On 3/3/2011 12:21 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>
>> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.
>>
>> This should get you started.
>>
>> ...bill nr4c
>>
>>
>> Quoting Phil Hystad<[hidden email]>:
>>
>>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
>>> mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any
>>> particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic
>>> but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic
>>> itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).
>>>
>>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
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Ross Primrose N4RP

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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On 3/3/2011 12:21 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.
>

A whole bunch of desk mics with PTT here:
http://universal-radio.com/catalog/mics.html

Most would need re-wiring of the mic plug, but all should work fine with
the K3...

73, Ross N4RP

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Jim Brown-10

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?

One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
your voice.

For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm

The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
PTT switch.

If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.

73, Jim Brown K9YC
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Dick Dickinson

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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Hi Ross,

Thanks for the comment on rewiring of mic plugs. The Yaesu MD-100 I cited
needs for the plug to be rewired for use with the K3.

73,
Dick - KA5KKT

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----

A whole bunch of desk mics with PTT here:
http://universal-radio.com/catalog/mics.html

Most would need re-wiring of the mic plug, but all should work fine with
the K3...

73, Ross N4RP

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transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications."

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Phil Hystad-3

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by Jim Brown-10

Jim and all of the others who replied to my question:

Thanks a lot for all the information. Now, I need to go and read about all this stuff. I sort of figured that almost any mic would work from my readings of the K3 on the mic settings.

And, Jim, K9YC, has a load of interesting looking stuff on his web site, yet another big batch of reading to do.

73, phil, K7PEH

On Mar 3, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
>
> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
> your voice.
>
> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
>
> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
> PTT switch.
>
> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
>
> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
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Lou Kolb

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by Jim Brown-10

Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with
an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary
but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brown" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic
>> that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
>
> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
> your voice.
>
> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
>
> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
> PTT switch.
>
> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
>
> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
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Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by Lou Kolb

NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html
And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug-
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm

73, doug

On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote:

> Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with
> an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary
> but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Brown"<[hidden email]>
> To:<[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
>
>
>> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic
>>> that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
>>
>> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
>> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
>> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
>> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
>> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
>> your voice.
>>
>> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
>> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
>> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
>> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
>> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
>> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
>> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
>> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
>> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
>>
>> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
>> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
>> PTT switch.
>>
>> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
>>
>> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
>> ______________________________________________________________
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Martin Staffa

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by AC7AC

I have a Heil PR 40 I hope that will work, Just orderd the radio today

On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <[hidden email]> wrote:

> If you have a foot switch with some kind of plug (mini audio, etc.) you can
> likely pick up an adapter at any consumer audio store that will convert it
> to an RCA type without soldering or opening the cable.
>
> Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:16 PM
> To: elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
>
> Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with
> an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary
> but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX
>
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Lou Kolb

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Great info. Thanks, all! Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

> NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html
> And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug-
> http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm
>
> 73, doug
>
>
> On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote:
>> Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold
>> with
>> an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if
>> necessary
>> but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim Brown"<[hidden email]>
>> To:<[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
>>
>>
>>> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>>>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
>>>> mic
>>>> that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
>>>
>>> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
>>> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
>>> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
>>> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
>>> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
>>> your voice.
>>>
>>> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
>>> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
>>> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
>>> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
>>> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
>>> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
>>> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
>>> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
>>> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
>>>
>>> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
>>> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
>>> PTT switch.
>>>
>>> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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KXBill

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I've use an Audio Technica ATH Com2. Good value at $25. Works fine.
73.000
BillHarris-w7kxb/7

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> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 19:55:24 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
>
> Great info. Thanks, all! Lou WA3MIX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
>
>
> > NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html
> > And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug-
> > http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm
> >
> > 73, doug
> >
> >
> > On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote:
> >> Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold
> >> with
> >> an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if
> >> necessary
> >> but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Jim Brown"<[hidden email]>
> >> To:<[hidden email]>
> >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> >>>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
> >>>> mic
> >>>> that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
> >>>
> >>> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and
> >>> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it
> >>> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3
> >>> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting
> >>> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and
> >>> your voice.
> >>>
> >>> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics,
> >>> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower
> >>> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are
> >>> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics
> >>> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to
> >>> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass,
> >>> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf
> >>> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).
> >>> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
> >>>
> >>> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they
> >>> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a
> >>> PTT switch.
> >>>
> >>> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
> >>>
> >>> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
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AD4C2009

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

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I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil"

Wrong.
The mic I am using from W2ENY is also a base mic that comes with PTT on the base,google it by his call sign and you will see it.Its an electret mic that trough the K3 EQ sounds terrific.

AD4C

"If freedom means something,it is the right to tell others what they don't want to hear" –George Orwell

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:

From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
To: [hidden email]
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 5:21 PM

If you want a desks mic, I would recomend the Heil Gold Line GM-5. Or
the HM-10 Dual (has HC-4 and HC-5 elements). Both are reasonably
priced and have good sound. Get the Heil Desk stand with the PTT
switch and you're set.

Also, a lot of mic out there like even some from Radio Shack offer
good sound quality at even better prices, but you may still need the
Heil stand to get PTT on the base.

If you want to use a headset, check the archives for the Yamaha CM500.
It is good, and inexpensive, but it is a headphone with boom mike.

If you want to tinker, you can get electret elements from many sources
(even Radio Shack) and make a mic yourself. And it won't suffer in
sound quality. With the TX-EQ capabilities of the K3, you can make it
sound really good. All you need it the element, some cable and
something to house the thing in. I used a length of 1 inch copper
tube and made a screen out of brass screen. Find a foam wind screen
and a wooden plug in the other end with a hole for the cable to exit
and a plug on the end.

I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.

This should get you started.

...bill nr4c

Quoting Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>:

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Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

Shure still makes desktop microphones.

Two that come to mind are the 550L and 552.

73 de Ke4wy Jim

Sent from the land of OZ

On Mar 4, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Hector Padron <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil"
>
> Wrong.
> The mic I am using from W2ENY is also a base mic that comes with PTT on the base,google it by his call sign and you will see it.Its an electret mic that trough the K3 EQ sounds terrific.
>
> AD4C
>
>
> "If freedom means something,it is the right to tell others what they don't want to hear" –George Orwell
>
> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 5:21 PM
>
>
> If you want a desks mic, I would recomend the Heil Gold Line GM-5. Or
> the HM-10 Dual (has HC-4 and HC-5 elements). Both are reasonably
> priced and have good sound. Get the Heil Desk stand with the PTT
> switch and you're set.
>
> Also, a lot of mic out there like even some from Radio Shack offer
> good sound quality at even better prices, but you may still need the
> Heil stand to get PTT on the base.
>
> If you want to use a headset, check the archives for the Yamaha CM500.
> It is good, and inexpensive, but it is a headphone with boom mike.
>
> If you want to tinker, you can get electret elements from many sources
> (even Radio Shack) and make a mic yourself. And it won't suffer in
> sound quality. With the TX-EQ capabilities of the K3, you can make it
> sound really good. All you need it the element, some cable and
> something to house the thing in. I used a length of 1 inch copper
> tube and made a screen out of brass screen. Find a foam wind screen
> and a wooden plug in the other end with a hole for the cable to exit
> and a plug on the end.
>
> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.
>
> This should get you started.
>
> ...bill nr4c
>
>
> Quoting Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>:
>
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
>> mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any
>> particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic
>> but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic
>> itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
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Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

In reply to this post by AD4C2009

Both Icom and Kenwood make desk stand mics with the PTT switch in the base.

On Mar 4, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Hector Padron wrote:

Nr4c

Re: [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

Please, WRONG, No.

I made reference to "desk mic stands with PTT" NOT Desk mics. The point was
to source a stand for inexpensive alternatives to the expensive Heil
Goldline style mics that need a stand. Radio Shack and othes sell mics like
this for very reasonable prices but the only source of a stand for them that
has a PTT switch is the one from Heil.

There are many "deks mics" around, and most if not all can be adapted to the
K3.

...bill nr4c

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Hystad [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 4:49 PM
To: Hector Padron
Cc: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

Both Icom and Kenwood make desk stand mics with the PTT switch in the base.

On Mar 4, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Hector Padron wrote:

> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil"
>
> Wrong.
> The mic I am using from W2ENY is also a base mic that comes with PTT on
the base,google it by his call sign and you will see it.Its an electret mic
that trough the K3 EQ sounds terrific.
>
> AD4C
>
>
> "If freedom means something,it is the right to tell others what they don't
want to hear" -George Orwell

>
> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 5:21 PM
>
>
> If you want a desks mic, I would recomend the Heil Gold Line GM-5. Or
> the HM-10 Dual (has HC-4 and HC-5 elements). Both are reasonably
> priced and have good sound. Get the Heil Desk stand with the PTT
> switch and you're set.
>
> Also, a lot of mic out there like even some from Radio Shack offer
> good sound quality at even better prices, but you may still need the
> Heil stand to get PTT on the base.
>
> If you want to use a headset, check the archives for the Yamaha CM500.
> It is good, and inexpensive, but it is a headphone with boom mike.
>
> If you want to tinker, you can get electret elements from many sources
> (even Radio Shack) and make a mic yourself. And it won't suffer in
> sound quality. With the TX-EQ capabilities of the K3, you can make it
> sound really good. All you need it the element, some cable and
> something to house the thing in. I used a length of 1 inch copper
> tube and made a screen out of brass screen. Find a foam wind screen
> and a wooden plug in the other end with a hole for the cable to exit
> and a plug on the end.
>
> I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil.
>
> This should get you started.
>
> ...bill nr4c
>
>
> Quoting Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>:
>
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality
>> mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any
>> particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic
>> but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic
>> itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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