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hand mic for the K2

Kf4pob
I am at the stage in my k2 building experience where I need to configure the
mic jack in the rig.  I want to keep the rig all Elecraft but unless I read
the web site wrong, Elecraft no longer offer the one listed in the accessory
page of the building manual.  Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with
the other mics they show that can be configured for use?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Dan af4lb (previously kf4pob)
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RE: hand mic for the K2

Don Wilhelm-3
Dan,

Yes, the Elecraft MH2 and the MD2 are no longer available.  There have been
some comments from Eric that they were persuing replacements, but no time
frame for availablity was mentioned.

I will not make a specific recommendation, but I can give you some 'food for
thought'

One alternative is to use the Kenwood mic configuration, it is very close to
the Elecraft mic configuaration (only a couple pins different and no
resistor on the mic jack).

Icom mics seem to be quite usable and the mic configuration info is in the
KSB2 manual - most do need a resistor from the 5 volt pin to the AF pin at
the mic jack (although some do not).

I sent a post on mic considerations to the reflector yesterday - the subject
line was 'Getting Started on K2', so you may want to review the archives for
that additional info.

73,
Don W3FPR


> -----Original Message-----
>
> I am at the stage in my k2 building experience where I need to
> configure the
> mic jack in the rig.  I want to keep the rig all Elecraft but
> unless I read
> the web site wrong, Elecraft no longer offer the one listed in
> the accessory
> page of the building manual.  Does anyone have any suggestions or
> experience with
> the other mics they show that can be configured for use?
>
> Any input will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Dan af4lb (previously kf4pob)
>

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