Rolf, My K2/100 is #3255 and I use the Heil Proset Plus (normal version) without any modifications to the KSB2. Get full spec PEP on all bands speaking in a normal voice which the XYL says is quiet. Sorry I cannot comment on the other mics.
73, Geoff GM4ESD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rolf Moberg, OH6KXL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:15 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Microphone and BFO questions > Hello! > > Does somebody have first hand knowledge/experience from the following > topics? I now there are several modifications to KSB2 to increase gain. > KI6WX has done a great document how to modify it. It's found in > > http://home.pacbell.net/johngreb/modifications_to_the_ksb2.pdf > > My K2 has been on the air about one week now. KSB2 module has not been > built not yet. I have two extra microphones to use with K2. The one is > well known Yaesu MH-31 with RJ-45 connector in radio end. The other is > Heil Pro Set Plus headset with normal HC4 and HC5 elements. I'd like to > use BOTH of them (MH-31 and Heil) since there are situations where hand > mic is preferred over headset. Heil headset is normal version, not those > Icom or Elecraft model. > > I know there are several modifications to increase gain. My question is: > > Is it really required to modify KSB2 to get sufficient gain in recent K2 > versions? My s/n is 4759. Please remember my mics, Heil headset and > MH-31. Gain should be adjustable enough to get suitable gain in both of > them. > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

