K3S Microphone Cable

Thanks to everyone for the quick responses and product suggestions. When
bought a MicroHAM Micro2R years ago to replace a Top Ten DXDoubler I used
the old Top Ten cables. For years I had rotator controller noised getting
into my headphones and I recently noticed that the headphone cables were
not shielded. I stared over making new cables using better headphone wires
and the rotator ramp noise is now completely gone. My next step is to add
mic cables to this device and I wanted to do it properly. K9YC's detailed
explanation was exactly what I was looking for.  I was not sure use if I
should I should buy one or two conductors and if two what to do with the
shield. This morning I purchased a 2 wire Belden mic cable and I will
probably buy the Foster connector that W3FPR listed. Also thanks to K4TAX
and KY5G for their excellent suggestions.

73,
John KK9A

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> -------- Original message --------
> From: [hidden email]
> Date: 1/15/18 19:46 (GMT-06:00)
> To: 'Elecraft Reflector' <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Microphone Cable
>
> I am remaking my SO2R control box cables and I need to purchase quality
> microphone cable however I am not sure what to get. I am using an electret
> microphone. I assumed that I would need a cable with a single conductor and
> a shield but most mic cables that I see have two conductors. Belden has a
> single conductor
> http://www.awcwire.com/mfg/belden/product/belden-high-
> impedance-microphone-c
> able  but it's a high impendence cable and the Belden multi conductor
> cables
> are all low impendence. Does that matter? What gauge wire should I use for
> a
> 5ft cable?  I would appreciate any suggested cable models or feedback. I am
> also having a difficult time locating brand name quality 8-pin Foster mic
> plugs (I prefer using the front jacks).
>
> 73,
>
> John KK9A
>
>

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