I have tried several mics on my K2,I also did the 1K R mod to feed bias to the Elecraft MH3 by Don's advice and finally have come to the conclusion that the best articulate modulation I obtained was using the Kenwood MC-43S that I purchased new for $52.I tried the stock hand mic that came with my former FT-2000 but even the audio gain was enough the Tx quality tend to sound too bassy,also tested the small Tentec mic that came with it and its too high pitch,you might keep this Kewnwood mic in consideration and besides will not need any bias saving you the resistor mod work done. AD4C
"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3" --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> wrote: From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KSB2 mic selesction To: "richard gilley" <gille...@verizon.net> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 2:22 AM Dick, According to the microphone information at the G4WPW website http://www.timroberts-vk4yeh.id.au/G4WPW_mic_connections/index.htm Any of those microphones are usable. The 'bias' resistor for the SM5 is shown as 1k to + 9 volts, but the K2 provides only +5 volts. You might try 1k to the +5 volt supply as starters and experiment with different values until you find what works best. 73, Don W3FPR richard gilley wrote: > Planning on adding SSB to my K2. I have a Yeasu MH31 dynamic mic, > and an Icom HM 36 Electret condenser mic which are listed in the > manual. Any thoughts at which would perform the best? But I also > have a Icom IC SM5 Electret condenser with a built in amp., which I > would prefer to use but it is not listed. > Your thoughts will be appreciated. > 73 > AD1G > Dick > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.31/2457 - Release Date: 10/24/09 > 14:31:00 > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
