KX3 Order...mic

[Bruce Beford-2]

Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list)
thus:

"The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm)
jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio, and a
separate shield ground to prevent "hot mic" syndrome. The mic is full
custom, with a 4-pin right-angle plug."

-Bruce, N1RX

Steve KC8QVO wrote:
<snip>
> I am going to hold off on the mic. I will see if I can home brew one. Not
> sure what plug it takes though...


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[va3bxg]

Well if it total custom

I may have problem

I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like to get a headset to work the rig so I don't disturb my better half

So now it is custom will an adapter be offered?
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From: Bruce Beford
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Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list)
thus:

"The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm)
jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio, and a
separate shield ground to prevent "hot mic" syndrome. The mic is full
custom, with a 4-pin right-angle plug."

-Bruce, N1RX

Steve KC8QVO wrote:
<snip>
> I am going to hold off on the mic. I will see if I can home brew one. Not
> sure what plug it takes though...


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[Bruce Beford-2]

Once the pin out of the jack is published, you could make your own adapter
for whichever headset/microphone you desire. The headphone jack is separate
from the mic jack (i.e.- there is no audio out available on just the mic
jack).
GL,
Bruce, N1RX

> I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like to get a headset to work
> the rig so I don't disturb my better half

> So now it is custom will an adapter be offered?


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[John Klewer]

A right angle 4 circuit 3.5mm plug is available from Mouser for around 3 bucks.

>From the manufacturer website:

4 Conductor Right Angle Stereo Plug
171-6435-EX

The only functions not supported would be up/down buttons as the Elecraft
microphone uses a resistive divider scheme (similar to YHaesu, I think) to carry
on only 4 pins. It may, of course, also be possible to integrate the divider
circuitry in your microphone (if it has up/down buttons)

John, N6AX





On Wed Dec 28 16:44 , "Bruce Beford"  sent:

>Once the pin out of the jack is published, you could make your own adapter
>for whichever headset/microphone you desire. The headphone jack is separate
>from the mic jack (i.e.- there is no audio out available on just the mic
>jack).
>GL,
>Bruce, N1RX
>
>> I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like to get a headset to work
>> the rig so I don't disturb my better half
>
>> So now it is custom will an adapter be offered?
>
>
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[va3bxg]

CW... with my aging hands, that is not an option, so its digital that i
figure would be the best solution (with headphones on the off chance i
get some SSB)

On 11-12-28 10:42 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> It may not be a option for you, but that's where CW and headphones really
> work great.
>
> Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Well if it total custom
>
> I may have problem
>
> I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like to get a headset to work
> the rig so I don't disturb my better half
>
> So now it is custom will an adapter be offered?
> ------Original Message------
> From: Bruce Beford
> Sender: [hidden email]
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic
> Sent: Dec 28, 2011 18:41
>
> Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list)
> thus:
>
> "The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm)
> jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio, and a
> separate shield ground to prevent "hot mic" syndrome. The mic is full
> custom, with a 4-pin right-angle plug."
>
> -Bruce, N1RX
>
> Steve KC8QVO wrote:
> <snip>
>> I am going to hold off on the mic. I will see if I can home brew one. Not
>> sure what plug it takes though...
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