http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-using-Kenwood-mics-tp5478411p5479706.html
already low level will be even lower.
> nor does the MH2 for the K3 work with the Kenwoods.
The MH2 requires bias which is not supplied by the Kenwood rigs.
... Joe, W4TV
> I don't know the reason, but the hand mikes for my TS440S and TS850SAT do not
> work for my K3 nor does the MH2 for the K3 work with the Kenwoods. I recently
> bought a TS480SAT but I have not hooked it up yet so don't know if it will
> interchange.
> Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
> K5EWJ
>
>
>
>
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> From: Steve WU9B<
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> To: Jim Brown<
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> Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 10:04:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Kenwood mics
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> I have used an MC60, the hand held Kenwood Mic that came with my TS440S and a
> Heil HC4 headset/mic wired for the Kenwood. No modifications necessary. There is
> an option in the K3 menus to disable the "UP-DOWN" buttons on the MC-60 that I
> use. It is called CONFIG MIC BTN and you set it to OFF. See page 13 and 57 of
> the manual (which you may download while you wait for your K3 to arrive). I look
> forward to owning the Yamaha CM500 one day as well. Raves reviews from all those
> who own it.
> Steve WU9B
>
> On Aug 30, 2010, at 7:52 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:38 -0400, Linda and Bob wrote:
>>
>>> I may buy and use a Heil Pro Set Elite with the HC-6 element for hands free
>>> operation with VOX.
>>
>> The best sounding and most comfortable headset mic is now the Yamaha CM500.
>> It plugs straight into the rear panel jacks of the K3. And it costs about
>> $50. The mic plug on the CM500 is a 1/8-in TRS plug. You will need to make a
>> simple connector adapter to use it with other rigs. Many of us are using this
>> headset with the K3 and love it.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
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