I use the Heil CC1 K cable and a Heil mic for my K3, and it works fine. I
tried the same CC1 K cable and Mic on the K2 and it does not work. I assume
the Kenwood mic configuration for the K3 is correct but that is not true for
the K2. Correct? I have the Elecraft MH2 hand mic for the K2 and it
According to pg 13 of the K3 manual:
MIC An Elecraft MH2, MD2, Proset-K2, or other
compatible mic can be used (see pinout below). To
select the front- or rear-panel mic, and to turn bias
on/off, use the MAIN:MIC SEL menu entry.
Bias must be turned on for electret mics (e.g. MH2,
MD2, Proset). It
Thank you Gary and Bob. I now understand using the menu for the K3 to turn
bias on and off. Makes sense. I would not want to change the configuration
of the mic socket in the K2 radio, which would then limit the use of mics
and eliminate the use of the Elecraft mics. I could change the wiring of
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KM4VX
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 11:03 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Use of CC1 K Heil Mic Cable
I use the Heil CC1 K cable and a Heil mic for my K3, and it
works fine. I tried the same CC1 K cable and Mic on the K2
and it does
Sun Feb 28 1234 EST Ron (KM4VX) wrote ...
Thank you Gary and Bob. ... I could change the wiring of the CC1K cable ...
Hi Ron,
For $19.75 + $5.50 SH you can add a really clever Internal Mic Adaptor
(IMA) to your K2 which will make it a snap to change your K2 to support just
about any mic
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