Ken, It appears that the Elecraft MD2 mics are no longer available, but yes, most mics for ICOM SHOULD work fine with the K2 - from what I know, the ICOM mics use electret elements similar to the 'used-to-be' Elecraft mics.
If you want to retain the Goldline, I would suggest a preamp would be the best way to go - a few folks have installed a pre-amp behind the K2 front panel, and I have successfully used an external pre-amp with the Heil HC4 and HC5 elements. It is a well known fact that the Heil HC4 and HC5 mic elements have an output level 6 to 10 dB below that of most other ham mics. Transceivers with a mic gain control can usually handle the lower output, but those without the control (notably Elecraft and ICOM) have difficulty with Heil mics. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > My Heil Goldline doesn't have enough output to drive the KSB2 no matter > what the SSBA and SSBC settings, so I am looking for a different boom- > mountable desk mike solution. > > I looked through the list archives and couldn't decide which way to go. > > I would prefer not to change resistors on the KSB2 board itself, but > I DON'T mind changing P1 jumpers and putting a resistor on the > mic jack or plug. > > Would a Heil ICM mike be a solution if I wired P1 for an Icom HM-7? > > Or should I just put in a pre-amp and stick with the Goldline? > > I don't use or plan to use "up" and "down" functions if that > makes a difference. > > Thanks very much for any suggestions from the group. > > Puzzled, > 72 > Ken Rice K3VV > > _______________________________________________ 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
