*Wayne, Whilst paying attention to the Mic wiring discussion I wonder about using the KX3 as a Mobile HF rig.
Am I correct in thinking the Elecraft Mic will function nicely, but, to enable hands free use are you looking at whatwill be a suitable headset including PTT will suit, as in my case VOX is not an option. Ambient noise in the vehicle is one issue, my constant fidgeting is another issue entirely...:-( 73 and HNY Gary * On 31 December 2011 08:39, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > Mike, > > The KX3 should only be used as an HT when that's the only option. As > HTs go, it's pretty large. That said, I believe the KX3 works pretty > well for short HT-style QSOs. The speaker is right next to your ear, > and you can use VOX if tapping XMIT doesn't suit you. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Dec 30, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: > > > I must add one small point that I had NOT explained or addressed > > well, at all! > > > > - Yes, the mini-mic, or the small mic that is from Fry's will indeed > > work. > > > > This plan will mean that one would have to pick up, and hold the > > radio, I am assuming. This, or the mic gain will have to be set > > rather high to enable the proper audio will be made available to the > > transmitter. (This higher gain setting might allow more "room > > noise," of course.) > > > > If the desired use of the radio's "mini mic" is to be close-talked, > > to MINIMIZE the possibility of "room noise," one would have to get > > closer to the radio, possibly by leaning in, or by picking the KX3 > > up, and operating it like a HT, as was previously suggested. Yeah, > > still not the best, I am thinking: There is the possibility of > > bumping a control unintentionally, or having to "endure" the > > hardship of holding the radio in one's hand(s) to achieve the HT- > > like environment. (Nah; Hand mic with PTT or VOX operation seems > > more attractive.) > > > > 73; -Mike- KØJTA > > > > > > On 12/30/11 3:02 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > >> Mike Schwendeman wrote: > >>> > >> > >>> First, he said that the 3-circuit plug will not offer > >>> PTT. Then, he offered that the 3-circuit devices from FRY'S, as an > >>> example, would allow one to use the KX3 as a handheld radio. > >> > >> The XMIT switch would be used with any 3-circuit mic, such as the > >> one from Fry's. This switch is about 1" from the mic jack and > >> convenient to use. > >> > >>> > >>> In view of the fact that a 4-circuit has the (assumed) ground, mic > >>> audio/bias, PTT and up-down functions, could it not have been > >>> possible > >>> to "allow" a person to use a 3-circuit plug, and enjoy the normal > >>> (expected) functions of mic-with-PTT, and "ignore" the up-down > >>> functions? > >> > >> It would certainly be possible to create a small adapter that > >> brings PTT out separately, or rewire a mic with a 3-circuit plug to > >> work with the KX3's PTT line. We could also allow reuse of a > >> different I/O pin for PTT with a menu entry. > >> > >> UP/DN function conflicts (voltage levels) could be resolved by > >> setting MENU:MIC BTN to OFF. > >> > >> This will evolve further as needed based on customer feedback, such > >> as yours. > >> > >>> > >> 73, > >> Wayne > >> N6KR > >> > >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! ______________________________________________________________ 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
