Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-30 Thread Edward R Cole
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use. Message-ID: 001201cff294$eccec850$c66c58f0$@com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii What is wrong with the Elecraft mic that comes from Elecraft? -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread F5vjc
These SSB contests are indeed a joke! Many signals are just terrible and as Jim K9YC says they are due to dumb Ops maladjusting radio/amplifier settings NOT bad or unsuitable non competitive microphones. The mentality appears to be Maximum power, legal or not and Maximum bandwidth, splatter or

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread Edward R Cole
On my K3 I use a 15 year old Heil HM05 which was used with my FT-847 before buying the K3. The Red Kenwood mic cable was purchased as it has pin-compatible connector for the K3. I bought the MH3 for my KX3. I get great audio quality reports with both mics on both SSB and FM. K3 settings

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread Joseph Betros
What is wrong with the Elecraft mic that comes from Elecraft? -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 2:23 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use. On my

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread Dominic Baines
Nothing except perhaps might be expensive to buy if you already had a mike you were using with another rig or had a spare, or you do not want a hand mike. It is a rare amateur that likes to spend money when they do not need to. One of Elecraft's 'thing's', features etc has been the ability to

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread Phil Wheeler
On 10/28/14 3:05 AM, Dominic Baines wrote: It is a rare amateur that likes to spend money when they do not need to. Yes, I did that earlier this year and it's bugged me ever since ;-) Phil W7OX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-28 Thread Phil Wheeler
AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use. On my K3 I use a 15 year old Heil HM05 which was used with my FT-847 before buying the K3. The Red Kenwood mic cable was purchased as it has pin-compatible connector for the K3. I bought the MH3 for my KX3. I get

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-27 Thread Michael Walker
Let me add my 2 cents. I heard so much crap audio this weekend, that all I can recommend is that you use a Mic element purpose designed for the job of SSB QRP communications. I have recordings of good and bad examples that I will assemble into something useful at some point. I heard guys with

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-27 Thread Michael Walker
Bill Is this the one you are talking about? file:///C:/Users/Mike/Downloads/FG-26163-000.pdf Mike va3mw On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM, Bill NY9H n...@arrl.net wrote: and what do you think Bob Heil pays for the element in his imported stuff less than $ 2 ,,, Nothing the matter

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Yes, there are a lot of bad SSB signals on the air - excessive compression and excessive mic gain leading to splatter and unintelligible signals. With the K3 and KX3 TX EQ, there is no need to be particular about the microphone. The K3 and KX3 have the means to make most any microphone

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-27 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/27/2014 1:05 PM, Michael Walker wrote: I heard so much crap audio this weekend, Didn't we all. that all I can recommend is that you use a Mic element purpose designed for the job of SSB QRP communications. WRONG. The crap audio was almost universally due to cranking everything WAY

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-27 Thread Walter Underwood
I agree, though the CM500 isn’t that bad for backpacking, and I go lightweight. A KX3 with batteries is very close to one kilogram. A wire antenna adds another 100-150g. The CM500 is 300g. Some earbuds (haven’t weighed them) and an Elecraft MH3 (138g) are lighter, but the difference isn’t a

[Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-26 Thread Timothy Gordish
I have several microphones on hand and wondering if any will work with my soon to be order KX3. My preference is a Heil Pro-Set Plus which has two crystal elements and a phase reverse switch. By far the most comfortable headset I have ever use. Can I use these with an appropriate adapter?

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-26 Thread Timothy Gordish
Hmmm…. For my operating needs I think I will just get the mike from Elecraft. I would interested in knowing if anyone else uses the Heil headset with any luck. I am looking forward to using my Bencher Hexkey to send PSK. That sounds like a real hoot. On Oct 26, 2014, at 4:15 PM, Ray Sills

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-26 Thread W2BLC
Take a look at the last paragraph of the following: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft%40mailman.qth.net/msg155203.html I am still happy with the mod I made and use the mic daily - always getting great reports. Bill W2BLC K-Line :)

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-26 Thread Phil Wheeler
I think that's a wise choice, Tim. If you look back into older reflector messages some have used the mic-earphone combos successfully (e.g., the Yamaha CM500) successfully. But getting the PTT set up takes some fiddling and with the Elecraft KX3 mic you're ready to go out of the box. Phil

Re: [Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

2014-10-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tim, You can use many headsets and microphones with the KX3 - *IF* you are willing to build an adapter. I have my homebrew adapter for the CM500 headset that works just fine, but if you are not able/willing to build your own adapter, order the Elecraft MH3 microphone - it works just fine.