K3 SSB for CW ops

[Jim AB3CV]

I've got a K3 kit on order with delivery expected sometime this summer,
optimistically June.

I'm exclusively a CW op at this point with some interest in digital modes.
SSB holds little interest for me at this time, but may at some time in the
future.

It has recently occurred to me that although I'm not interested in SSB now I
should probably check out my (someday) new K3 in all modes including SSB
when it gets here and I put it together.

I'm guessing that means hooking up a mike and giving it enough of a go to
know whether everything is ok.

Any thoughts on the least expensive way to do this?

73

jim ab3cv

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[Mike B-12]

Have a computer headset with mic?  Plug it in the back, turn on the bias (if
needed, but I think most computer mics are electret so need it) and give it a
try.  If this interests you, try searching the archives for computer headset for
  additional info.

> I'm guessing that means hooking up a mike and giving it enough of a go to
> know whether everything is ok.
>
> Any thoughts on the least expensive way to do this?

73,

Mike
KW1ND
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[Neal]

I have an MH2 that I use with my K3, but I also have a Plantronics 365 Gaming headset that I have used with VOX.  Works FB.  It was $40 at my local Fry's.  Of course, I don't use either too much.... they don't do CW.  hi hi

Neal WA6OCP
K3/10/305

Jim Miller wrote

I've got a K3 kit on order with delivery expected sometime this summer,
optimistically June.

I'm exclusively a CW op at this point with some interest in digital modes.
SSB holds little interest for me at this time, but may at some time in the
future.

It has recently occurred to me that although I'm not interested in SSB now I
should probably check out my (someday) new K3 in all modes including SSB
when it gets here and I put it together.

I'm guessing that means hooking up a mike and giving it enough of a go to
know whether everything is ok.

Any thoughts on the least expensive way to do this?

73

jim ab3cv

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[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

A dynamic loudpeaker would work if you can't get hold of a real mic for a
quick try. I believe that the K3 has enough audio gain.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD

Jim Miller AB3CV wrote:

> I've got a K3 kit on order with delivery expected sometime this summer,
> optimistically June.
>
> I'm exclusively a CW op at this point with some interest in digital modes.
> SSB holds little interest for me at this time, but may at some time in the
> future.
>
> It has recently occurred to me that although I'm not interested in SSB now
> I
> should probably check out my (someday) new K3 in all modes including SSB
> when it gets here and I put it together.
>
> I'm guessing that means hooking up a mike and giving it enough of a go to
> know whether everything is ok.
>
> Any thoughts on the least expensive way to do this?

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