Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2023-10-11 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Both of my CM500s - one a dozen or so years old, the other about five hears old - have stops that limit the mic rotation to around 160 degrees (just shy of vertical up to just shy of vertical down). I see no way of putting the mic on the right side - at least without completely disassembling

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2023-10-11 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
My older one could have the mic on either side, but the new one I just got appears to have stops to prevent over-rotating the pivot on the earphone and eventually breaking the mike cable (definitely a problem with the older one, and you can guess how I know.) 73, Pete N4ZR On 10/11/2023 3:19

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2023-10-11 Thread Walter Underwood
Just tried mine and it doesn’t swivel all the way. The ear cups are slightly slanted, so it might fit oddly when reversed. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct 11, 2023, at 12:19 PM, Richard wrote: > > I just received my Yamaha CM500 headset

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2023-10-11 Thread Richard
I just received my Yamaha CM500 headset and I have a question. Can the mic boom be swiveled around counterclockwise so the mic can be on my right side? Didn’t want to try before asking. Please reply to my email address: flat...@comcast.net Many thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor

2014-12-24 Thread Bruce Gab
Recently purchased a Yamaha CM500 headset with a Heil AD-1-K headset adaptor for Kenwood (the red one). I love the headset, much cheaper than the Heil and performs about the same, IMHO. The only way I managed to get the mic to work was through the rear jack (yes, the mic was selected to front

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor

2014-12-24 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
a.m. Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Asunto: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor Recently purchased a Yamaha CM500 headset with a Heil AD-1-K headset adaptor for Kenwood (the red one). I love the headset, much cheaper than the Heil and performs about

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor

2014-12-24 Thread Bruce Gab
: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 06:41 To: 'Bruce Gab'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor Bruce Are you using the BIAS box to connect it in the front? Is a small black box with, I think, 2 x AAA batteries 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor

2014-12-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bruce, Unless Heil has changed the Kenwood adapter, it should work fine. Test your adapter - put a bare stereo plug into the adapter and use your DMM. Pin 1 should connect to the tip of the stereo plug. The shell of the stereo plug should connect to either pin 7 or pin 8 (or both) and the

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset and Heil Adaptor

2014-12-24 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Remove the adapter, plug in the headset to the rear connectors, select the MAIN:MIC SEL menu, press [1], press [2] and you're almost done. (Mic rear panel, Low Z, Bias On) Now, you need to set the equalization. I get unsolicited good audio reports with the following: Band 1: -16 Band 2:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Charles Buse
One of my contacts in the UK has asked Yamaha why they don't distribute the CM-500 outside the US. The answers he received were not very convincing. He continues to negotiate with Yamaha, so at some future date it may be possible to obtain the headsets here in Europe. Charles HB9EGW

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Peter Torry
Many thanks everyone for your responses to my request. I am now investigating the Koss SB40 that appears to be similar to the Yamaha headset. Regards Peter G3SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Peter, The Koss SB40 looks physically identical. Makes you wonder if Koss makes them for Yamaha or vice versa. Here in the US the SB40 is available for $30 plus free shipping from Amazon. Please let us know what you learn from your research.

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJØQN
This would be a great find, if true. The SB40 is available in Europe, for example here in Germany for 32 Euros from Amazon: http://www.amazon.de/Koss-SB40-KOSS-Headset-schwarz/dp/B5ML7T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1329567287sr=8-1 If someone can verify that these are identical, it would help a

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread John Ragle
Koss makes a range of stereo headsets and Walmart sells them for much less than does Amazon. On 2/18/2012 7:11 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Peter, The Koss SB40 looks physically identical. Makes you wonder if Koss makes them for Yamaha or vice versa. Here in the US the SB40 is available for $30

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Geoffrey Downs
Headphones look similar but mic and boom do not look identical. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK -Original Message- From: Mike K2MK Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 12:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi Peter, The Koss SB40 looks physically

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Tim
gm4lmh -- From: Geoffrey Downs geoffre...@madasafish.com Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Headphones look similar but mic and boom do not look identical. 73 to all

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Jaime P.Ullivarri
Hello, I have a Yamaha CM500 and looks exactly as Koss SB40 but this one in EUis easy to get from Amazon and cheaper. Both headphones have the same characteristics 120 ohm, 96 dB etc. and both have Dynamic Mic.

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jamie, Without regard to what that ad states, the CM500 has an electret element - NOT a dynamic element. I don't know about the Koss SB40, I could not find any reliable data, but they seem to be universally advertized as computer headset and since most if not all computer microphones are

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Gary K9GS
I live near Milwaukee where the Koss factory is located. They have an outlet store. I'll try to stop in there this week and see if I can try on a pair Stay tuned... BTW...one of the best kept secrets about Koss is that they will do lifetime repairs if their products fail. I have a

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJØQN
Thanks, Jaime, then I will let you play guinea pig instead of me and wait for your feedback. 73, Mitch DJ0QN On 18.02.2012 19:10, Jaime P.Ullivarri wrote: Hello, I have a Yamaha CM500 and looks exactly as Koss SB40 but this one in EUis easy to get from Amazon and cheaper. Both headphones

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Jaime P.Ullivarri
with bias ON. 73. Jaime, EA6NB. -Mensaje original- From: Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 19:40 To: ea...@infonegocio.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset My Yamaha CM500 does not have a dynamic mike, rather an electret. 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Peter Chamalian
; 'Keith Hamilton' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset I just bought one too with all the recommendations on this list, and it works great so far. Just turn the bias on and its plug and play. Don't have a Heil to compare it to but this will work fine for me. Jim, N4KH

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Peter Torry
With all this talk of the Yamaha headset I tried to purchase one in the UK however they appear to be unobtainable.  Does anyone know of a UK or Eu source? Regards Peter  G3SMT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread W5RDW
Good info, Pete. Looks like I will be ordering one from them. Thanks! - Roger W5RDW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-tp7291902p7294833.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread N8CEP
I'm not sure Peter but I thought someone said that BH Photo would ship overseas. 73 Keith N8CEP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-tp7291902p7294876.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Jim Smith
Keith, Afraid not, attempted to order one on-line, and received the message: 'Due to the manufacturers restrictions, we are unable to accept orders with a shipping address in UNITED KINGDOM for the following item(s): Yamaha CM500 - Headset with Boom Microphone Please provide a different

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/17/2012 9:53 AM, Jim Smith wrote: 'Due to the manufacturers restrictions, we are unable to accept orders with a shipping address in UNITED KINGDOM for the following item(s): YamahaCM500 - Headset with Boom Microphone Yes, unfortunately it is all too common for manufacturers to

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
There's a premium price on it (USD $84.95) but this is available for world wide shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-Headphones-Built-in-Microphone-CM500-/3208506 95405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab43114ed#ht_3821wt_906 Ron AC7AC

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread edevelope...@yahoo.com
For those outside the U.S who would like to purchase a Yamaha CM500 headset, BH does ship internationally with a few exceptions. See their “Destinations” page here for particulars: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/Shipping.jsp#shippingDest I purchased a CM500 from them several

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Win Kriegl DK9IP/KH7CD
Hi, BH does ship internationally but not the CM500 headset. Due to the manufacturers restrictions, we are unable to accept orders with a shipping address in GERMANY for the following item(s): Yamaha CM500 - Headset with Boom Microphone Please provide a different ship to location or remove these

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Robert Bajuk
What about eBay http://global.ebay.com/search/?Query=CM500+yamahaRegion=0UsePriceFilter=0PageNumber=1ListView=0SortBy=1 Most of them ship internationally 73 Robert, S57AW 2012/2/17 Win Kriegl DK9IP/KH7CD dk...@dk9ip.de Hi, BH does ship internationally but not the CM500 headset. Due to the

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/17/2012 10:23 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: There's a premium price on it (USD $84.95) It's important to realize that one reason that the Yamaha is inexpensive is because it is sold to a much higher volume customer base than the Heil. There are other good companies playing in that field,

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Gary Marklund
Try www.samash.com They have them for $44.95. Don't know if they ship to the UK. Good company. I bought my second CM500 from them. Gary -- 73 KJ7RT Sent from Gmail iPAD2 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Johnny Siu
...@audiosystemsgroup.com 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2012年02月18日 (週六) 7:20 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset On 2/17/2012 10:23 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: There's a premium price on it (USD $84.95) It's important to realize that one reason that the Yamaha is inexpensive is because

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Keith Hamilton
I ordered a Yamaha CM500 headset through Amazon for my newly completed K3. They are really nice and comfortable. I have kind of larger ears and they completely cover my ears and don't bother my glasses. My ears hurt if I wear any headset that lays on my ears so these will be nice. The sound in the

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Joe K2UF
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Hamilton Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:35 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset I ordered a Yamaha CM500 headset through Amazon for my newly completed K3. They are really nice and comfortable. I have

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread k6rb
I used a Heil Pro-Set Plus for several years before my friend, Jim Brown, urged me to try the CM500. Well, it is a heck of lot more comfortable, the sound is better, and the mic works much better. Anyone want to buy a Heil Pro-Set Plus in excellent condition? Rob K6RB I ordered a Yamaha CM500

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Keith Hamilton
: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:58 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi Keith, Yes the price has increased. Last fall I bought a set from Amazon for about $49.00. I dropped a monitor on that set (UGH!!!). They still work but I bought another set just in case

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Keith Hamilton
Trying to sell my Pro-set Plus also! hihi 73 Keith N8CEP -Original Message- From: k...@baymoon.com Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:07 PM To: Keith Hamilton Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset I used a Heil Pro-Set Plus for several years

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Oscar Staudt
on the rear of the K3 says mic mono I am not getting into trouble plugging a stereo plug into a mono jack am I ??? 73 Keith N8CEP -Original Message- From: Joe K2UF Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:58 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Keith, The K3 jack is a stereo one, but since only the tip is connected, it is mono in operation. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/16/2012 2:24 PM, Keith Hamilton wrote: Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the CM500 is a stereo 1/8 plug. The mic-in jack on the rear of the K3

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Fred Townsend
: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the CM500 is a stereo 1/8 plug. The mic-in jack on the rear of the K3 says mic mono I am not getting into trouble plugging a stereo plug into a mono jack am I ??? 73 Keith N8CEP -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread orthodoxhome
k...@baymoon.com wrote: sound is better, and the mic works much better. I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink, and heard a definite background noise - which I think was from the server. I tried biasing the mic (with the enclosed AAA device), and

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
On 2/16/2012 2:46 PM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: k...@baymoon.com wrote: sound is better, and the mic works much better. I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink, and heard a definite background noise - which I think was from the server. I tried

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Dennis Moore
Don't use the accessory battery box, not needed. Set bias on in the K3 and go for it. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 2/16/2012 11:46 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink, and heard a definite background noise - which I think was

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
: Joe K2UF Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:58 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi Keith, Yes the price has increased. Last fall I bought a set from Amazon for about $49.00. I dropped a monitor on that set (UGH!!!). They still work but I

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Mike K2MK
Keith N8CEP -Original Message- From: Joe K2UF Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:58 PM To: Elecraft@.qth Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi Keith, Yes the price has increased. Last fall I bought a set from Amazon for about $49.00. I dropped a monitor on that set (UGH

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-16 Thread Jim N4KH
-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@baymoon.com Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:08 PM To: Keith Hamilton Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset I used a Heil Pro-Set Plus for several years before my friend, Jim Brown, urged me to try the CM500. Well

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2011-11-17 Thread Dyarnes
Hi All, I know a lot of folks have shown an interest in the Yamaha CM500 headset. One of the primary suppliers has been B H Photo, but they were often out of stock on it. I just noticed that Amazon appears to have some in stock, and their price, including shipping, was $46, which I think

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2011-11-17 Thread Joe K2UF
electrons were inconvenienced. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:03 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi All, I know a lot

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2011-11-17 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
; however, many electrons were inconvenienced. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:03 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset Hi All

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2010-01-18 Thread David Y.
Hi All, My order from B H Photo for the Yamaha CM500 headset finally arrived today--I wasn't sure there would be delivery today, but I guess UPS folks don't get off on MLK day. So far, I have had a handful of QSO's with very good reports on audio. I do like the headphone part of the unit,

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-12 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
, 11 de Enero de 2010 02:47 p.m. Para: Elecraft List Asunto: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 note: BH is reputable and they will ship once they receive the stock. I have dealt with them for years in photo equipment and this is not uncommon for them to offer a low price and take

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-12 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
I received notice this morning, Jan. 12, that BH shipped mine which I ordered around Dec. 5 or so. /Rick N6XI On 1/10/10, Bob Naumann w...@w5ov.com wrote: For some additional info, I placed an order with BH for these headsets on December 4 and they are still on backorder. Don't hold your

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-12 Thread David Y.
] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 Hello, BH is shipping right now the CM500. I did my order December 11th, today I received an email telling me that was shipped. 73, Jorge CX6VM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread Ken K3IU
] On Behalf Of Tom Morehouse Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:32 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for$40 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread Hector Padron
: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 To: Gilbert Cross k8...@4wbi.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Bob Naumann w...@w5ov.com, 'Tom Morehouse' k4...@me.com Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 9:26 AM I ordered one on 12/4. On 1/4 I emailed asking about the status. On 1/5 I received this: *Please

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread K6LE
I am very glad I decided to pay a little extra and ordered mine through Amazon in mid-December. Had it by Christmas! Rick K6LE On 1/11/2010, at 5:50 , Hector Padron wrote: I consider my order a lost,I made in November last year and I have sent emails and always had same answes back:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread Hector Padron
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 To: Elecraft List Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 3:59 PM I am very glad I decided to pay a little extra and ordered mine through Amazon in mid-December.  Had it by Christmas! Rick K6LE On 1/11/2010, at 5:50

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread w5ov
note: BH is reputable and they will ship once they receive the stock. I have dealt with them for years in photo equipment and this is not uncommon for them to offer a low price and take a while to deliver on it. 73, Bob W5OV I am very glad I decided to pay a little extra and ordered mine

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-11 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:47:11 -0500 (EST), w...@w5ov.com wrote: note: BH is reputable and they will ship once they receive the stock. I have dealt with them for years in photo equipment and this is not uncommon for them to offer a low price and take a while to deliver I too have done biz with BH

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-10 Thread Tom Morehouse
I bought a set of these last year, and thought I might get another pair, but they were out of stock, and most other retailers were/are charging $20 more, so I thought it may be beneficial to let my fellow elecrafters know To view the item, click below:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-10 Thread Bob Naumann
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Morehouse Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:32 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 I bought a set of these last year, and thought I might get another pair, but they were out of stock, and most other retailers were

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

2010-01-10 Thread Gilbert Cross
@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-24 Thread K6LE
Jim, I thought that too but what's puzzling is that the mic gets bias even with the mono adaptor in line. Rick K6LE On 12/23/2009, at 9:11 , Jim Brown wrote: On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:56:44 -0800, K6LE wrote: It's a stereo plug No, it's not a stereo plug, it's a 3-circuit plug the CAN be

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-24 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:56:44 -0800, K6LE wrote: It's a stereo plug No, it's not a stereo plug, it's a 3-circuit plug the CAN be used for stereo, or can be used for other things like an electret

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-24 Thread K6LE
Thanks for all the help guys. I have taken the mono adaptor out of the line and will carry on enjoying the radio and the CM500. Rick K6LE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset and other microphones

2009-12-24 Thread Len Chesler
Hello all, I have a new K3 : ), and am new to the reflector. I was reading the digest this morning and found your entry relating to the yamaha CM500 headset interesting I have not tried SSB yet, and I have a number of microphones here including a Heil Proset plus (which looks like it

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-24 Thread Jim Brown
On Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:01:18 -0800, K6LE wrote: I thought that too but what's puzzling is that the mic gets bias even with the mono adaptor in line. There's a wide variation in how computer sound cards are wired, so Yamaha provides adapters that make the mic work with as many of them as

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-23 Thread K6LE
Got mine a couple of days ago and ran some on the air tests with my favorite audio critic and he liked it a lot once we got the EQ right for me. However, I have a question about the mic connector. It's a stereo plug (why I don't know except to perhaps make it more compatible with a PC sound

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
amplifier to ground. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K6LE Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:57 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) Got

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:56:44 -0800, K6LE wrote: It's a stereo plug No, it's not a stereo plug, it's a 3-circuit plug the CAN be used for stereo, or can be used for other things like an electret mic. It could also be used to carry shielded balanced audio wiring. With this mic, the tip is

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Edwin Johnson
When operating, I plugged the mic and headset into the rear panel connectors, turned on the bias (tap 2 on the keypad while in the mic select menu) and set mic gain to Low (tap 1 on the keypad in the mic select menu). I used max cut of the two lowest bands on the K3 to ~ Jim K9YC I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:42:56 -0600 (CST), Edwin Johnson wrote: So, is this, indeed, an electret or a dynamic microphone? Most Yamaha info on internet about this product is wrong -- the mc IS an electret, and the physical packaging makes that clear. Dunno where the error arose -- perhaps a

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Gary W. Marklund
Most prices I found on the Internet were in the $59 range. BH Photovideo in NYC lists it at $38.95 but they are currently out of stock. I'll try my local Sam Ash. 73 Gary -- KJ7RT Sun City, AZ U.S.A. Life Member ARRL - FISTS #14460 - NAQCC # 3709 Elecraft K1 #2760 Elecraft K2 #6815

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Dyarnes
be an interesting project. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Gary W. Marklund g...@marklund.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) Most prices I found on the Internet were in the $59

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Wes Stewart
Jim is right, it's an electret.  I bought mine at B H Photo and paid $45.70 to my door. They are showing it out-of-stock at the moment, but if they had it the price is now $38.95 with free shipping. --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: What the product

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Jeff KB2M
I picked up my working replacement headset today, and briefly got it on the air. Jim is right it sounds very good for the money. It is very easy to hook up and configure properly, and yes it is very sensitive. I run about a mic gain of 26, and compression of 24 with my Heil 781 for dx work. The

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I've had excellent results from the little Radio Shack electret mike cartridges too. They are spec'd flat from about 50 Hz to 16KHz, so any audio shaping happens external to the mike, usually in the rig. That's the right place to do it. And they only set you back a couple of dollars - Ron

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-24 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:25:16 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: The CM500 I have mic gain or 10 and comp of 11, this would be a good starting point. Rest of config is Bias on, Low mic gain range. The headset also feels very comfortable. So it was a bad unit. Good to know. Also sounds like you had a good

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-23 Thread Jim Brown
Last night, K6MM posted to the NCCC Email list: Headset Report: The new Yamaha CM500 headset performed flawlessly. Great reports, comfortable all weekend, good soundproofing. A real bargain at $40 -- thanks again for the group purchase, Josh (W6XU). After about 22 hours of use in SS-SSB,

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN)

2009-11-23 Thread Wes Stewart
I second all of this. I've been using one since June. --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Jeff KB2M
] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:52 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN) I second all of this. I've been using one since June. --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: From: Jim Brown j

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Have you turned on the mic bias? Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:43 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: I'm having some difficulty getting the mic to work. Any ideas? Did you actually READ the last paragraph of my email (of which you quoted the entire text)? 73, Jim Brown K9YC __

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Jeff KB2M
] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:43 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: I'm having some difficulty getting the mic to work. Any ideas? Did you actually READ the last paragraph of my email (of which you quoted the entire text)? 73, Jim Brown K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Jeff KB2M
List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe Yes I did read it Jim. I didn't think it was necessary to mention that I switched it on, I now see that I was wrong. As you(and more polite repliers) think that is the problem I will, when I have some time try

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset is a WINNER (and a BARGAIN), maybe

2009-11-23 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:21:57 -0500, Jeff KB2M wrote: By the way Jim, are you always this grouchy? Two things set me off -- one is quotes of entire posts when only a few lines are necessary to convey context of the reply. The second is folks who say they like what I've written but then ask