[Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list) thus: The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm) jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio, and a separate shield ground to prevent hot mic syndrome. The mic is full custom, with a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread va3bxg
...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic Sent: Dec 28, 2011 18:41 Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list) thus: The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm) jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Once the pin out of the jack is published, you could make your own adapter for whichever headset/microphone you desire. The headphone jack is separate from the mic jack (i.e.- there is no audio out available on just the mic jack). GL, Bruce, N1RX I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread n6ax
A right angle 4 circuit 3.5mm plug is available from Mouser for around 3 bucks. From the manufacturer website: 4 Conductor Right Angle Stereo Plug 171-6435-EX The only functions not supported would be up/down buttons as the Elecraft microphone uses a resistive divider scheme (similar to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
it is custom will an adapter be offered? --Original Message-- From: Bruce Beford Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic Sent: Dec 28, 2011 18:41 Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list) thus

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic

2011-12-28 Thread Robert Galambos
Beford Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic Sent: Dec 28, 2011 18:41 Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list) thus: The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm) jacks