I have used an MC-60 with my K3 since I first got it. Never a problem
and always good audio reports.
Doug -- K0DXV
On 7/8/2014 11:39 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
Unless you have a burning desire for a desk mic, the Elecraft hand-mic
can be modified into a very decent mic. It already sounds very good -
but, the switch is a complete piece of junk. Mine made terrible
mechanical sounds each time it was pushed.
The fix was quite easy: I had an extra Heil square PTT button (they
operate without any mechanical sound) and installed it into the
hand-mic case. First open the mic case and remove all the mechanical
switch parts. A Dremel Tool will help with the plastic molded stuff.
Next, you get creative with a little Bondo (auto body filler) and
reconstruct the case to support the new PTT switch. DO NOT GLUE THE
NEW SWITCH IN PLACE!!! The new switch is designed to push and lock
into place - make your modification to accommodate this (you may need
to replace the switch at some time in the future). Pop the switch into
place and solder the PTT lines. Reassemble the mic case.
I have been using mine for well over a year and it has worked perfect
- no mechanical noises when the PTT is pressed. Before the mod I was
getting bad reports from the PTT switch's mechanical noise. Now it is
as quiet as VOX.
And, don't get discouraged with an MC60. I have one and NEVER had any
problems with it - on the K3 or other rigs it has been on.
Bill W2BLC K-Line
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