KX3 Mic input problem

[Hugh Bradley]

The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up & down
channel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack is
placed into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To use
digital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card.
There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the
up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by
VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.
So the question is - how do I provide an input to the Mic socket on the KX3
without having this problem?
Does anyone know of a solution to this issue.

73   Hugh    EI9KF
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[David Pratt]

Hugh - I would have thought the best solution would be to buy the
correct 4-pole 3.5mm jack plug.  These are a standard item available
from all good component suppliers. In the UK we have them at
Maplin.co.uk under part number QT65V.  Perhaps a search on eBay might
bring up a supplier nearer you. Shorting out connections on a jack
socket cannot be a good thing by using the wrong sort of plug.

73 de David G4DMP


In a recent message, Hugh Bradley <[hidden email]> writes

>The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up & down
>channel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack is
>placed into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To use
>digital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card.
>There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the
>up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by
>VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.
>So the question is - how do I provide an input to the Mic socket on the KX3
>without having this problem?
>Does anyone know of a solution to this issue.

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[Bruce Beford-2]

Switch to SSB first, then go into the menu to change the MIC BTN parameter?
Bruce, N1RX

> There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the
> up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by
> VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.



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[Phil Salas]

Here in the US we can order a Mouser 171-7435-EX 4-conductor 3.5mm plug.  Plenty in stock (over 2500).  Cost is around $2.50 each plus shipping.

Phil – AD5X

“The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up & downchannel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack isplaced into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To usedigital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card.There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off theup/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu byVFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.So the question is - how do I provide an input to the Mic socket on the KX3without having this problem?Does anyone know of a solution to this issue. “
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[Rick Robinson]

As was mentioned previously, select ssb then go to the menu. I had the same
issue and this solved my problem.
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