I have the same question about the current available for the 8V at the mic connector. Is it limited to 10ma, or will it actually support a somewhat higher continuous current draw safely. Not just for the k3, but also the K4.
Grant NQ5T > On Jul 26, 2020, at 7:46 PM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Henk, > > If indeed it is for a mic preamp, then try it without the preamp. The K3S > has 2 stages of mic AF gain. Normal for the usual ham mics, and a Hi level > for low gain mic elements. > > You must turn on bias to have the 8 volts appear at the mic jack. Do not use > with direct connection of a dynamic mic - it makes the mic 'sound funny'. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 7/26/2020 5:40 PM, Nr4c wrote: >> What are you going to use this voltage for? I think it’s for a mic preamp. >> It is not the source of bias for an electret mic. That comes on the mic pin >> when turned On in the menu. > ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
