KX-3 microphone question

[dlrwild1]

Can you use the Yamaha CM-500 head set with the KX-3? I use this headset
with my K3/100. It works very well with this radio. I believe the CM-500
came with some kind of adaptor plug for the mic input (1/8" to 1/4" or vice
versa?). I don't believe the speaker plug will be a problem using this
headset with the KX-3. I know that Elecraft sells a Heil Pro-headset with
the proper adapter plugs for the KX-3, but it is much more expensive than
the Yamaha CM-500. Does the main VFO knob on the KX-3 have a nicer feel than
the K3?

I would also like to hear some feedback from the new users of the KX-3. How
do you like the RX, DSP filtering, how does the KX-3 RX compares ot the K3
etc? Thanks for your help.

Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Bob,

The CM500 will plug right into the KX3.  You can use VOX, or tap the
XMIT button for T/R switching.
You also could create an adapter to pull the PTT line out from the ring
of the mic plug.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/27/2012 1:16 PM, Linda and Bob wrote:

> Can you use the Yamaha CM-500 head set with the KX-3? I use this headset
> with my K3/100. It works very well with this radio. I believe the CM-500
> came with some kind of adaptor plug for the mic input (1/8" to 1/4" or vice
> versa?). I don't believe the speaker plug will be a problem using this
> headset with the KX-3. I know that Elecraft sells a Heil Pro-headset with
> the proper adapter plugs for the KX-3, but it is much more expensive than
> the Yamaha CM-500. Does the main VFO knob on the KX-3 have a nicer feel than
> the K3?
>
> I would also like to hear some feedback from the new users of the KX-3. How
> do you like the RX, DSP filtering, how does the KX-3 RX compares ot the K3
> etc? Thanks for your help.
>
>

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