Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Lee Hiers]

I know Morse.  I operate CW 95% of the time.

My order is for a long-promised and non-delivery-updated power amp for a
K3/10.  And before you come up with some BS about "now's a good time to try
QRP", I've operated 11 of the last 12 years at 5W or less.

The fact is, Elecraft's poor communications on all these delays is
inexcusable.

I've been an Elecraft fan and supporter ever since I purchased my first
Elecraft rig over 10 years ago, and recommended them to many for their
superior products and excellent customer service.  That is over.

You people who are calling us whiners because of the poor customer service
we have received from Elecraft are doing the company a huge disservice, as
you're just pouring salt in the wound with snide comments.

Lee, AA4GA

On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 2:07 PM Dan Presley  wrote:

> This is a good excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built
> in mic. I’m also sure you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in
> need of one. As far as the complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian
> mobile activity..do you see the CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about
> actually using their products in a creative way?? This is what makes
> Elecraft such a good company to support. Are there supply issues? Sure,and
> why have them wasting time with constant updates that say nothing new? I’d
> rather have the precious labor time used to address the actual issues. And
> lastly..maybe people should just get outside and use the radios as they
> were intended. Better for your mental and physical health instead of
> sitting around finding things to nitpick about a small company trying to
> make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m taking the KX2 and AX2 to Mary’s
> peak in the central coast range of Oregon. Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. At
> age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot more fun than sitting around
> reading emails or watching the tube.
>
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>
> > On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette  wrote:
> >
> > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a
> > mic.  I wasn't going to need it.
> >
> > K4TO
> >
> >> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV  wrote:
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> >> No shortage of keys, guys.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Lee Hiers]

When I ordered my KX3, the mic was optional and I didn't order it.

If you think this topic is about microphones, you're not paying attention.

Lee, AA4GA

On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 8:29 AM Dave Sublette  wrote:

> As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a
> mic.  I wasn't going to need it.
>
> K4TO
>
> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV  wrote:
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[turnbull]

Friends,    Why bring up the CW v SSB canard.   There is a supply issue.     I 
too prefer Wayne to stick to engineering new features and work arounds.    It 
is good that on iccassion he lets us know what he is doing.   Wayne and Eric 
are active hams.    A complaint was warranted but Elecraft is a small first 
class company in a struggle.    They are not alone.          Peace my good 
friends - your points are well made.    Elecraft is under pressure and I just 
pray her principals do not retire at the normal age.     As much as I 
appreciate the market, please do not go the Drake or TenTec route.   So many 
fine marks are but a memory.     73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Galaxy
 Original message From: Dan Presley  Date: 
08/10/2022  19:07  (GMT+00:00) To: k...@arrl.net Cc: Elecraft 
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic This is a good 
excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built in mic. I’m also sure 
you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in need of one. As far as the 
complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian mobile activity..do you see the 
CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about actually using their products in a 
creative way?? This is what makes Elecraft such a good company to support. Are 
there supply issues? Sure,and why have them wasting time with constant updates 
that say nothing new? I’d rather have the precious labor time used to address 
the actual issues. And lastly..maybe people should just get outside and use the 
radios as they were intended. Better for your mental and physical health 
instead of sitting around finding things to nitpick about a small company 
trying to make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m taking the KX2 and AX2 to 
Mary’s peak in the central coast range of Oregon. Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. 
At age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot more fun than sitting around 
reading emails or watching the tube. Dan Presley 503-701-3871danpresley@me. com 
n7...@arrl.net> On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette  
wrote:> > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send 
a> mic.  I wasn't going to need it.> > K4TO> >> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Dan Presley]

This is a good excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built in 
mic. I’m also sure you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in need of 
one. As far as the complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian mobile 
activity..do you see the CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about actually 
using their products in a creative way?? This is what makes Elecraft such a 
good company to support. Are there supply issues? Sure,and why have them 
wasting time with constant updates that say nothing new? I’d rather have the 
precious labor time used to address the actual issues. And lastly..maybe people 
should just get outside and use the radios as they were intended. Better for 
your mental and physical health instead of sitting around finding things to 
nitpick about a small company trying to make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m 
taking the KX2 and AX2 to Mary’s peak in the central coast range of Oregon. 
Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. At age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot 
more fun than sitting around reading emails or watching the tube. 

Dan Presley 503-701-3871
danpresley@me. com 
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> On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette  wrote:
> 
> As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a
> mic.  I wasn't going to need it.
> 
> K4TO
> 
>> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV  wrote:
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>> No shortage of keys, guys.
>> 
>> Kent
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Dave Sublette]

As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a
mic.  I wasn't going to need it.

K4TO

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> No shortage of keys, guys.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[K9ZTV]

No shortage of keys, guys.

Kent
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Mike Harris via Elecraft]

I guessed that but I hope the lack of the Elecraft MH3 isn't preventing 
them from using KX2.


I know what I would do.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 07/10/2022 18:38, Wes wrote:
I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these 
guys bought and paid for the MH3.


Wes  N7WS

On 10/7/2022 1:24 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:
Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with 
an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few 
suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 
and a Yamaha headset with the K3.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Wes]

I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these guys 
bought and paid for the MH3.


Wes  N7WS

On 10/7/2022 1:24 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:
Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an 
adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units 
out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset 
with the K3.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO


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[Elecraft] KX2 Mic

[Mike Harris via Elecraft]

Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an 
adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable 
units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha 
headset with the K3.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 07/10/2022 16:43, Richard Hill wrote:

I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when delivered
and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.

Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box until the
mics were available?

NU6T

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mic

[Skip Davis via Elecraft]

Unfortunately Eric the Alex Mic has been discontinued for several years and 
there isn’t any new/old stock around only if one shows up on the used market. 
I’ve been looking and watching out for one for several years now and kicking 
myself for not buying one when they were first offered.

Skip Davis, NC9O 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mic

[Eric Norris]

I really like the AlexMic--a speaker mic for the KX2/KX3 with lots of RX
audio.  Rechargeable battery.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 9:26 AM James Cizek  wrote:

> Mike, you confirmed what I had been wondering about.. and it sounds like
> the radio will ship without the mic which is just awesome to hear!
>
> Thanks for the info. Glad to hear things are still rolling out the door at
> whatever pace they can get the parts in.
>
> Have a great weekend all, and GL in WPX if you are participating!
> 73
> James
> KI0KN
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 6:22 PM Mike Smith VE9AA 
> wrote:
>
> > I got my shack-in-a-box KX2 last month (I did wait 8 or 9 weeks or
> > something.) No complaints..I knew there'd be a wait, but it shipped
> without
> > the microphone. (unbeknownst to me at the time)
> >
> >
> >
> > I've been told I'll get it when they get them.  I know the webpage
> > currently
> > says:
> >
> >
> > MH3, Hand Mic for KX2/KX3
> >
> > Back ordered. ESD TBD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > so I don't think that's what's holding up your order.
> >
> >
> >
> > Good luck !
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike VE9AA K1, KX2, KX3, K3 (2)
> >
> >
> >
> > Collect the whole set !
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike, Coreen & Corey
> >
> > Keswick Ridge, NB
> >
> >
> >
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[Elecraft] KX2, mic and amp for sale

[Ron Wilcox]

Thought I would try this here first. I bought a KX2 to use with
mobile/potable operating and some backpacking. but my knees and other
changes put a stop to that and have me going in a different direction.  So,
I have a KX2, and a hardrock 50-watt amp specifically purchased for the
KX2., both only used twice, for sale.

KX2   80-10 M Transceiver, original box, manual

KXAT2   Internal, Wide-Range 20-W ATU

KXBC2  External Lithium-ion Fast Charger for KXBT2

KXBT2Extra Lithium-ion Battery Pack; 11V, 2.6Ah

900$ plus shipping

HARDROCK-50 HF Power Amp


HR50-ATU  HARDROCK-50 ATU Kit


KX2/3 HR50  KX2/KX3 to HARDROCK-50 Interface


425$ plus shipping

If they are bought together, then 1300$, I pay shipping, and I will include
QRPGuys KX Iambic mini paddle already put together.

MH3 Hand Mic. for KX2 with original box, never used, 50$

Kenwood 922A, for 1000$. 160-10 meters, I pay shipping, new tubes
3-500ZGMP-TA matched pair, Taylor, purchased in December 2016.

If you have questions or are interested please contact me off line, do not
use forum, my contact information is on QRZ.com.

Today is a good day to have a Great Day!
Ron Wilcox KF7ZN
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic bias and mic button selection?

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Yes, see page 8 of the manual.
See pages 40 through 51 for the various menu entries and how to 
access/change them.


A perusal of the menu functions will provide you with the answers to 
many questions about how the rig can be configured for your use.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/6/2016 2:27 PM, John Fritze wrote:

Can anyone tell me if the Mic Button and Mic Bias are implemented in the
KX2?  If it is don't you adjust it with the VFO?



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[Elecraft] KX2 Mic bias and mic button selection?

[John Fritze]

Can anyone tell me if the Mic Button and Mic Bias are implemented in the
KX2?  If it is don't you adjust it with the VFO?

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