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Joseph Trombino, Jr

Mike for KX3

Can a headset such as the Yamaha CM500 be plugged in the KX3...i.e., the stereo plug for audio and the mono plug for mike as is possible in the K3???

Or is the MH3 mike (4-circuit plug) offered by Elecraft the only mike that will work with the KX3??

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Mike for KX3

Joe,

Only a microphone with a 4 circuit plug can be used with the KX3, but it
should be a simple matter to make up a small box which accommodates the
CM500 plug as well as a switch for PTT and has a 4 circuit plug at its
output.
We hams can build adapters of that sort, at least this ham does!

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/29/2011 2:17 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
> Can a headset such as the Yamaha CM500 be plugged in the KX3...i.e., the stereo plug for audio and the mono plug for mike as is possible in the K3???
>
> Or is the MH3 mike (4-circuit plug) offered by Elecraft the only mike that will work with the KX3??
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
>
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va3bxg

Re: Mike for KX3

Unfortantly I do not have the time, work, and the equipment to build my own

So aim looking for an easy, all encompassing solution to my issue ( read my wife wellbeing which means mine sanity)

Sent from my iPad

On 2011-12-29, at 7:51, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Joe,
>
> Only a microphone with a 4 circuit plug can be used with the KX3, but it
> should be a simple matter to make up a small box which accommodates the
> CM500 plug as well as a switch for PTT and has a 4 circuit plug at its
> output.
> We hams can build adapters of that sort, at least this ham does!
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/29/2011 2:17 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
>> Can a headset such as the Yamaha CM500 be plugged in the KX3...i.e., the stereo plug for audio and the mono plug for mike as is possible in the K3???
>>
>> Or is the MH3 mike (4-circuit plug) offered by Elecraft the only mike that will work with the KX3??
>>
>> 73, Joe W2KJ
>> I QRP, therefore I am
>>
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George Cortez Jr

Re: Mike for KX3

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

A quick scan of Google came up with this site with all kinds of adapters for iphones with the 4 pole plug.
https://www.kvconnection.com/Articles.asp?ID=165

George
NE2I

On Dec 29, 2011, at 7:51 AM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

Bruce Beford-2

Re: Mike for KX3

In reply to this post by Joseph Trombino, Jr

However, the KX3 is not an iPhone. The iPhone pinout includes a left and
right audio out channel, and audio in, and a ground. From previous published
comments, it appears the KX3 will have a PTT/UP/DN line, an audio in (with
bias for an electret element I assume), and two ground lines. One would need
the pin out of the connector on the KX3 (not yet published) in order to
modify an existing adapter or build your own.

I am confident the mic jack pin out will be published, and people will be
able to pursue whatever microphone arrangement they desire.

73,
Bruce, N1RX

> A quick scan of Google came up with this site with all kinds of adapters
> for iphones with the 4 pole plug.

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George Cortez Jr

Re: Mike for KX3

Im sure we'll get some more info as it becomes available. Its nice to get a stock of raw materials. This is not a widely available part yet. I know mouser did not have them.

George
NE2I

On Dec 29, 2011, at 9:55 AM, Bruce Beford <[hidden email]> wrote:

> However, the KX3 is not an iPhone. The iPhone pinout includes a left and
> right audio out channel, and audio in, and a ground. From previous published
> comments, it appears the KX3 will have a PTT/UP/DN line, an audio in (with
> bias for an electret element I assume), and two ground lines. One would need
> the pin out of the connector on the KX3 (not yet published) in order to
> modify an existing adapter or build your own.
>
> I am confident the mic jack pin out will be published, and people will be
> able to pursue whatever microphone arrangement they desire.
>
> 73,
> Bruce, N1RX
>
>
>> A quick scan of Google came up with this site with all kinds of adapters
>> for iphones with the 4 pole plug.
>
>
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