> If you wish to dedicate that microphone to the K3, then it is an easy > matter to re-wire the mic plug, but it will no longer work with Icom > transceivers.
One can rewire the mic plug of an HM-36 to work with the K3 as far as the mic and PTT. However, unless the cable has a spare wire it will not be possible to make the up/down buttons work. Icom uses a single connection for both up and down. "Up" grounds the function lead directly while "Down" connects the function lead to ground through 100 Ohms. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:00 AM > To: Giuliano > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 microphone > > > Giuliano, > > The ICOM HM-36 uses an 8 pin connector, just like the K3 - > BUT the mic > plug wiring is different, so you cannot simply plug it into the K3. > > If you wish to dedicate that microphone to the K3, then it is an easy > matter to re-wire the mic plug, but it will no longer work with Icom > transceivers. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Giuliano wrote: > > I have orderd yesterday a K3 Kit version, I hope is sheepped before > > four mounth actually scheduled ! > > I have a question regarding the microphone that I can use. > I have an > > ICOM HM-36, from photo the connector appear the same. It is > usable? If > > not I have to order the Elecraft MH2 too. > > Thanks for info > > I0CG Giuliano ITALY > > K1 # 1524 modified for SSB, > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
