K3 cheap mic

[N4LQ-2]

I have been testing a few mics today and several stations have gone out of
their way to report how excellent this cheap headset sounds. In fact, one
guy said it sounded better than a Heil PR40. I worked with a local ham to
adjust the TX EQ. +3db of #5 and +6db of #6 were added and the CMP set at
18.
I keep the headset plugged into the rear mic and headphone jack. In the
menu, I set SPKR+PH to Yes. I'm using an amplified speaker system which has
it's own volume control. When using the headset, I simply turn down the
speake volume. I use a foot switch plugged into the PTT jack on the rear of
the K3.
Note that these also have an in-line volume and mute control. Very handy!

Here's the link to Cyber Acoustics AC-400. $15
http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-AC-400-Stereo-Headset/dp/B00006HR0L

I also found Them for $7 here:
http://www.wolfcamera.com/product/EP5142996.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google


Steve Ellington
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[WA4KBD]

I keep the headset plugged into the rear mic and headphone jack. In the
menu, I set SPKR+PH to Yes. I'm using an amplified speaker system which has
it's own volume control. When using the headset, I simply turn down the
speake volume. I use a foot switch plugged into the PTT jack on the rear of
the K3.

A couple of days ago, I discovered a very cool way to mute my speakers while using a headset.  This is accomplished simply by tapping the M3 key.  The reason this works is that certain menu functions with yes/no or on/off parameters will cycle between their yes/no or on/off states simply by invoking them with a memory key.  M1-M4 are handy because all you need do is tap them once the memory is set.

Here's what you do:

1. Dial up the SPKR+PH item in config.
2. Now, HOLD one of the memory keys, M1-4, to memorize that menu function.
3. Now, whenever you tap the same M key, SPKR+PH will cycle between yes/no.  Your speakers will mute and unmute simply by tapping the M key.

You can do the same with th PF1/PF2 keys but the key must be held down for a moment accomplish the same result. Enjoy.

73,
Bill, WA4KBD
K3/100  #0224