[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[kevin]

Good Evening,

   I woke up to rain hitting the roof.  Then I looked out the window 
and found dense fog.  It was fog rain condensing from the trees.  The 
sun came out and it got hot (85F).  Then I heard reports from MI, IA, 
CA, and TX.  Texas beat California by a few degrees.  However, the 
lowest reading was also in California where Brian was still in the fog.  
I remember how Midwest corn would curl up tight in August when there was 
no rain in sight. Hopefully, there is a break in their drought soon.


   I have not seen the Rufous Hummingbirds since the Anna's moved in.  
I will keep a watch for them.  The propagation was as predicted.  QSB on 
most everyone from a medium rate to a fast flutter.  But signals were 
strong enough to read on the peaks. Losing a verb is easier to repair 
than losing a noun.  You know what got done but not to whom.  Context 
normally provides a clue.



  On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z:

NO8V - John - MI

K4TO - Dave - KY

K6XK - Roy - IA

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

W8OV - Dave - TX


  On 7047.5 kHz at z:

KG7V - Marv - WA

WM5F - Dwight - ID

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

K6PJV - Dale - CA


   Until next week 73,

  Kevin.  KD5ONS


-




Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has 
crushed it.


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Re: [Elecraft] 20M Elecraft Net July 24, 2022

[Brian Maynard]

I wanted to add one relay in today’s 20M net: K6WDE, Dave, Utah, KX3, #4599 
(thanks NS7P, Phil, for the relay)

Also I had a few queries on the net days and times. All the nets meet on 
Sunday. The 20M net meets at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz (Eric WB9JNZ Net Control). 
The 40M net meets at 1900Z on 7.280 MHz with Steve, WM6P Net Control. The CW 
nets are at 2300Z on 14.050 MHz and 0030Z (Monday) on 7.047 MHz.

Brian, K1NW
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[Elecraft] Switchbox for KX3

[Zbigniew Tyrlik]

>   3. switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones (her...@comcast.net)


I did something like that few times using analogue mixer, with 2 separate 
stereo buses. 

One bus is for audio from the rig(s) - first K3, FTDX5000, Yaesu 7900 into the 
computers with headphone monitoring; 
One bus is for mics ( in my case CM-500 & Heil 781) and line out from computer, 
into the rigs. 

It was Behringer, I think 1824 mixer. 

Second generation used Motu M4 with KX3, for 781 & line out of computer -> KX3, 
and KX3-> computer + headphone monitoring. After setting levels in both 
directions, it worked nicely. No signalink needed. 



73, de KU1T
_zjt
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Re: [Elecraft] searching for K3 Manual with hyperlinked pages in the Table of Contents

[Dave (NK7Z)]

For manuals without hyperlinks, I use find...  Not as good, but better 
than nothing...


73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 7/24/22 17:09, Steve Wilson via Elecraft wrote:

Frankly I'm surprised, but the K3 manual available online doesn't have 
hyperlinks for the page numbers in the TOC. Is there a version available 
somewhere with hyperlinked page numbers? Usually this is caused by not saving 
the PDF with the correct options. If there isn't one, then I encourage Elecraft 
support to consider creating one.
Thanks, Steve  K6WW
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[Elecraft] searching for K3 Manual with hyperlinked pages in the Table of Contents

[Steve Wilson via Elecraft]

Frankly I'm surprised, but the K3 manual available online doesn't have 
hyperlinks for the page numbers in the TOC. Is there a version available 
somewhere with hyperlinked page numbers? Usually this is caused by not saving 
the PDF with the correct options. If there isn't one, then I encourage Elecraft 
support to consider creating one.
Thanks, Steve  K6WW
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Walter Underwood]

It might work to split it into two problems.

MFJ makes some boxes to switch microphones and rigs, 2:1, 1:2, and 2:2. Maybe 
more.

https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1260 


There are also simple 2- and 4-channel mixers that would do it.

I use a simple splitter for the headphones and drive everything all the time.

https://smile.amazon.com/Belkin-RockStar-5-Jack-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00904WS2K/
 


This is a headphone distribution amp (build with op-amps), so you can adjust 
gain for each output. $29.

https://smile.amazon.com/Behringer-HA400-Ultra-Compact-4-Channel-Headphone/dp/B000KIPT30/
 


Rigblaster makes some nice stuff, though I’m not that familiar with it. I think 
they have boxes that would replace the Signalink and do the switching.

http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigblaster.php 


wunder
Walter Underwood
K6WRU
https://observer.wunderwood.org  (my blog)

> On Jul 24, 2022, at 3:52 PM,   wrote:
> 
> 
> I respect that this could be whipped up.
> 
> But
> 
> I wanted to take advantage of the user community to see if there were slick
> products out there.
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
> Behalf Of Ed Cole
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 1:21 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones
> 
> I made something similar:  I wanted to breakout the mic PTT line from my
> IC9700 to control a sequencer (which was already wired to control preamps,
> TR relays and amplifier PTT's).
> 
> I found 8-pin connectors on Amazon that would mate to the IC9700 mic jack,
> used RG-174 for shielded cable for the mic audio jumper inside a small
> aluminum box and used cat-5e for mic cable jumper from radio to switch box
> and added a clamp-on ferrite bead at the radio end (for ac hum/noise
> rejection).
> 
> I used 4-pin mic connectors to route the PTT to/from the sequencer (and
> using more cat-5e for that jumper).  I added a toggle switch to defeat radio
> PTT if I was running my K3 with the sequencer to avoid accidental keying of
> the IC9700 by the sequencer.
> http://www.kl7uw.com/IC9700_Hints
> 
> For interfacing KX3 mic/signal link, you will need a four conductor mini
> phone jack to mate into the radio.  They can be found with a little
> searching.
> 
> I made a computer interface for my KX3 using a West Mountain Rigblaster
> Nohmic:
> http://www.kl7uw.com/KX3_Computer_Interface.htm
> 
> These are NOT hard to do projects.  No surface-mount soldering of computer
> components, involved,
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[herr42]

I respect that this could be whipped up.

But

I wanted to take advantage of the user community to see if there were slick
products out there.



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Ed Cole
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 1:21 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

I made something similar:  I wanted to breakout the mic PTT line from my
IC9700 to control a sequencer (which was already wired to control preamps,
TR relays and amplifier PTT's).

I found 8-pin connectors on Amazon that would mate to the IC9700 mic jack,
used RG-174 for shielded cable for the mic audio jumper inside a small
aluminum box and used cat-5e for mic cable jumper from radio to switch box
and added a clamp-on ferrite bead at the radio end (for ac hum/noise
rejection).

I used 4-pin mic connectors to route the PTT to/from the sequencer (and
using more cat-5e for that jumper).  I added a toggle switch to defeat radio
PTT if I was running my K3 with the sequencer to avoid accidental keying of
the IC9700 by the sequencer.
http://www.kl7uw.com/IC9700_Hints

For interfacing KX3 mic/signal link, you will need a four conductor mini
phone jack to mate into the radio.  They can be found with a little
searching.

I made a computer interface for my KX3 using a West Mountain Rigblaster
Nohmic:
http://www.kl7uw.com/KX3_Computer_Interface.htm

These are NOT hard to do projects.  No surface-mount soldering of computer
components, involved,

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 versus K3 specs

[Al Lorona]

> The K2 is somewhat of a spiritual event. There are many 
> who are very attached to their K2's... because we built them, 
> got familiar with them, used them in memorable situations, 
> and became fondly attached. 

So true, Robert!

My K2 got soaked in a giant rainstorm in Virginia a few Field Days ago in one 
of those fine, fulminating downpours-at-midnight with lightning and general 
spookiness. We had to run for our lives into the truck and forgot all about the 
poor rig sitting stoically on the picnic table. 

In the morning, the damage was assessed: transistors standing in pools; 
resistors barely keeping their chins above water. And no power-up. We tried 
everything to dry it out. Leaving it in the sun on the dash of the truck. 
Q-Tips. But as FD approached it was clear that it wasn't going to dry in time. 
My sons and I were way bummed out and I felt very stupid.

So how's this for good luck: it so happened that another ham was in the same 
campground, noticed us, and *brought over his wife's blow dryer* to help us 
out. We got the K2 on the air just in time, but when I went to invite that ham 
to operate with us later on, he'd already left. I'll never forget what he did 
for us.

I'll bet that's the closest anyone on this reflector has come to killing his 
K2... but K2's evidently Die Hard.

This year the K2 again showed no ill effects from its near-drowning and 
performed flawlessly and continues to amaze me. It's simple enough to operate 
and no simpler, making understanding and using it within the reach of even my 
youngest son. 

We and our K2 have been through far too much together to part ways. K2 forever, 
baby.

Al  W6LX/4
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Ed Cole]

I made something similar:  I wanted to breakout the mic PTT line from my 
IC9700 to control a sequencer (which was already wired to control 
preamps, TR relays and amplifier PTT's).


I found 8-pin connectors on Amazon that would mate to the IC9700 mic 
jack, used RG-174 for shielded cable for the mic audio jumper inside a 
small aluminum box and used cat-5e for mic cable jumper from radio to 
switch box and added a clamp-on ferrite bead at the radio end (for ac 
hum/noise rejection).


I used 4-pin mic connectors to route the PTT to/from the sequencer (and 
using more cat-5e for that jumper).  I added a toggle switch to defeat 
radio PTT if I was running my K3 with the sequencer to avoid accidental 
keying of the IC9700 by the sequencer.

http://www.kl7uw.com/IC9700_Hints

For interfacing KX3 mic/signal link, you will need a four conductor mini 
phone jack to mate into the radio.  They can be found with a little 
searching.


I made a computer interface for my KX3 using a West Mountain Rigblaster 
Nohmic:

http://www.kl7uw.com/KX3_Computer_Interface.htm

These are NOT hard to do projects.  No surface-mount soldering of 
computer components, involved,


73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] 20M Elecraft Net July 24, 2022

[Brian Maynard]

Elecraft 20 Meter SSB Net, 7/24/2022

No. Callsign Name State Rig S/N

1 K1NW (net control) Brian RI K4D #863

2 W9EJB Ed IN K4D #498

3 K8NU Carl OH FTDX101D  

4 KT5LD Dan TX K3 #986

5 WM6P (relay) Steve GA K4D#436

6 W4DML Doug TN K3 #6433

7 W7CSA Robert NC FTDX3000  

8 KC9NKI Mark IN FT 991A  

9 KO5V Jim NM K2-100 #7225

10 N7RVN Scott NE FT1000MP  

11 N4NRW (relay) Roger SC K3 #1318

12 NC0JW Jim CO KX3 #1356

13 N5BWC Bruce TX FT 991A  

14 N6PGQ Bob CA K3 #5891

15 K5PD Pete TX K3 #545

16 W5CI Danny AR K3#8694

17 W5COG Scott OK K3 #4539

18 N2TNQ Lynn NJ K3 #5270

19 KB9AMC Tony IL Flex 6600M  

20 W9PCS Paul WI K4 #620

21 N1FAM Harrison CT FTDX3000  

22 KS7P Phil OR K3 #1826

23 KE4OPI Luis NC TenTec Omni6  

24 W9FLY Bob IL IC 736  

25 WW4JF John TN K3S #11177

26 AG4R Dave VA FT 890  

27 KO4WEH Tiger KY ???  

28 K0ATM Joel MO FT 847  

29 WB9YTG Tom MO IC 7300  

30 W4LJH Jake AL IC 7300  

 
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Re: [Elecraft] Stacking K3-line: variation on recent thread

[Jack Brindle via Elecraft]

The K3/K3S does not have the extra support that is but into the KAT500. I would 
not want to stack the KPA500’s weight on top of it.

In my case, I built nice wood racks for each of my K3(s)/KPA500/KAT500s. The 
units sit, from bottom to top in the order:
K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500, and K3S, P3, KPA500, KAT500. 
This order allows me to cable the units together nicely and has the antenna 
cables coming out the top of the stack where they can easily be managed to the 
switch boxes and antenna control system. One big advantage of this setup is the 
ability to pull the cabinets forward and to the side to easily connect things 
to the rear of the units. I _wish_ I had the space for the desk to be out from 
the wall (like the big contesters), but that isn’t the space I have.

73,
Jack, W6FB

> On Jul 23, 2022, at 6:22 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:
> 
> 
> On 2022-07-23 7:13 PM, Ian Kahn wrote:
> > If it were me, I'd go (bottom to top) KAT500-KPA500-K3.
> 
> For me, the order (bottom to top) would be K3, KAT500, KPA500
> because one is much more likely to use the K3 controls than
> either of the other two.  Raising the arm extensively for tuning
> the band will result in a sore arm/shoulder in short order.
> 
> 73,
> 
>   ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> On 2022-07-23 7:13 PM, Ian Kahn wrote:
>> If it were me, I'd go (bottom to top) KAT500-KPA500-K3.
>> Make sure to allow plenty of room around the stack for ventilation - at
>> least a couple of inches all around.
>> 73 de,
>> Ian, NV4C
>> On Sat, Jul 23, 2022, 5:13 PM Don Putnick  wrote:
>>> Perhaps I wasn't specific enough. I'm looking to stack them directly on top
>>> of each other, not on shelves. Which component goes on the bottom and which
>>> on top?
>>> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Ken WA8JXM]

I tried the toggle switch to switch mic/headset between two rigs.  Too much
hum pickup on the mic.  Gave up,and went to two headsets.  YMMV

Ken WA8JXM

On Sat, Jul 23, 2022 at 9:35 PM Brian Hunt  wrote:

> Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a DPDT
> switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it. The capacitor is to block
> the mic bias from going to the Signalink. You would still likely have to
> adjust levels whenever switching. Would take some study to get all the
> connections right.
>
> 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
>
> > On Jul 23, 2022, at 17:29, Andrew (A.J.) Stockton via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> > You can check out a few on Amazon - common one headset between computer
> for web calls and second for gaming systems
> >
> > Nobsound Little Bear MC1023 2-Way Audio Microphone Headset Speaker MIC
> Switcher Headphone Switch Hub Volume Control Controller Selector 3.5mm RCA
> https://a.co/d/7lg6yyp
> >
> > A.J. Stockton
> >
> >> On Jul 23, 2022, at 7:33 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> For sure - I’d like to switch my Yamaha CM-500 headset between my K4D
> and an Icom IC-705. I currently have to use two separate headsets - a PITA
> to say the least.
> >>
> >> Jim / K7TXA
> >>
>  On Jul 23, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Julia Tuttle 
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I would be interested in such a gadget too! And it's not (just) lazy,
> it
> >>> also saves wear on the jacks. :)
> >>>
>  On Sat, Jul 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM  wrote:
> 
>  Is there a product, some kind of a little box,  that allows me to
> quickly
>  switch the KX3 mic/phones between SignaLink and  my mic and speakers ?
> 
>  I know it sounds lazy !
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Andrew (A.J.) Stockton via Elecraft]

Radio Shack is back and growing again:

https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-project-enclosure-6x3x2

A.J. Stockton

> On Jul 24, 2022, at 2:24 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote:
> 
> I built a switchbox for this a few years ago.  I found 6pdt toggle switch on 
> Mouser (Mouser part number 229-ET610N13-Z).  I used 3 poles for the mic 
> connection including PTT.  I didn't include a capacitor as someone else 
> suggested.  I had been using the signalink cable, which doesn't include a 
> cap, with no problem.  I only used two poles for the speaker connection as 
> signalink has a monaural input.  I suppose I could have connected both 
> speaker signal lines to the analog output but it has worked fine as it is.  I 
> built in a plastic box(aluminum faceplate) I bought at Radioshack (which 
> gives you some idea of how long ago I built it).
> 
> Bernie, W1AZ
> 
>> On 7/23/2022 1:48 PM, her...@comcast.net wrote:
>> Is there a product, some kind of a little box,  that allows me to quickly
>> switch the KX3 mic/phones between SignaLink and  my mic and speakers ?
>> 
>> I know it sounds lazy !
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[w1az]

I built a switchbox for this a few years ago.  I found 6pdt toggle 
switch on Mouser (Mouser part number 229-ET610N13-Z).  I used 3 poles 
for the mic connection including PTT.  I didn't include a capacitor as 
someone else suggested.  I had been using the signalink cable, which 
doesn't include a cap, with no problem.  I only used two poles for the 
speaker connection as signalink has a monaural input.  I suppose I could 
have connected both speaker signal lines to the analog output but it has 
worked fine as it is.  I built in a plastic box(aluminum faceplate) I 
bought at Radioshack (which gives you some idea of how long ago I built it).


Bernie, W1AZ

On 7/23/2022 1:48 PM, her...@comcast.net wrote:

Is there a product, some kind of a little box,  that allows me to quickly
switch the KX3 mic/phones between SignaLink and  my mic and speakers ?

I know it sounds lazy !



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[Elecraft] P3 with VGA option for Sale

[Don Greenbaum]

My K4D is about to ship.   I am not sure about selling my K3S yet, but 
this is no longer needed.


Serial number 2043.

VGA option and 205-523 RF cable.

Picture attached.

$995 plus shipping.

Don
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Duxbury MA 02332

Duxbury, MA 02332
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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Louandzip via Elecraft]

 I built something like that using two 2 pole 4 position wafer switches to 
switch between 4 radios.  One switch is for the input, and the the other for 
the audio output.  I also put a 2 pole 2 throw toggle switch in the audio 
output to switch between phones and a small audio amplifier driving a spkr. You 
can see it in my QRZ.com photo mounted under the shelf below the Daiwa meter. 

W7HV

On Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 06:40:54 AM MDT, Joe Subich, W4TV 
 wrote:  
 
 

On 2022-07-23 9:34 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:
> Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a 
> DPDT switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it.
It would take a four pole double throw (mic, PTT, L Audio, R Audio)
or two DPDT switches.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-07-23 9:34 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:
> Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a DPDT 
> switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it. The capacitor is to block 
> the mic bias from going to the Signalink. You would still likely have to 
> adjust levels whenever switching. Would take some study to get all the 
> connections right.
> 
> 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
> 
>> On Jul 23, 2022, at 17:29, Andrew (A.J.) Stockton via Elecraft 
>>  wrote:
>>
>> You can check out a few on Amazon - common one headset between computer for 
>> web calls and second for gaming systems
>>
>> Nobsound Little Bear MC1023 2-Way Audio Microphone Headset Speaker MIC 
>> Switcher Headphone Switch Hub Volume Control Controller Selector 3.5mm RCA 
>> https://a.co/d/7lg6yyp
>>
>> A.J. Stockton
>>
>>> On Jul 23, 2022, at 7:33 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft 
>>>  wrote:
>>>
>>> For sure - I’d like to switch my Yamaha CM-500 headset between my K4D and 
>>> an Icom IC-705. I currently have to use two separate headsets - a PITA to 
>>> say the least.
>>>
>>> Jim / K7TXA
>>>
> On Jul 23, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Julia Tuttle  wrote:

 I would be interested in such a gadget too! And it's not (just) lazy, it
 also saves wear on the jacks. :)

> On Sat, Jul 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM  wrote:
>
> Is there a product, some kind of a little box,  that allows me to quickly
> switch the KX3 mic/phones between SignaLink and  my mic and speakers ?
>
> I know it sounds lazy !
>

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Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2022-07-23 9:34 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:
Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a 
DPDT switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it.

It would take a four pole double throw (mic, PTT, L Audio, R Audio)
or two DPDT switches.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-07-23 9:34 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:

Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a DPDT 
switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it. The capacitor is to block the 
mic bias from going to the Signalink. You would still likely have to adjust 
levels whenever switching. Would take some study to get all the connections 
right.

73,
Brian, K0DTJ


On Jul 23, 2022, at 17:29, Andrew (A.J.) Stockton via Elecraft 
 wrote:

You can check out a few on Amazon - common one headset between computer for 
web calls and second for gaming systems

Nobsound Little Bear MC1023 2-Way Audio Microphone Headset Speaker MIC Switcher 
Headphone Switch Hub Volume Control Controller Selector 3.5mm RCA 
https://a.co/d/7lg6yyp

A.J. Stockton


On Jul 23, 2022, at 7:33 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft 
 wrote:

For sure - I’d like to switch my Yamaha CM-500 headset between my K4D and an 
Icom IC-705. I currently have to use two separate headsets - a PITA to say the 
least.

Jim / K7TXA


On Jul 23, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Julia Tuttle  wrote:


I would be interested in such a gadget too! And it's not (just) lazy, it
also saves wear on the jacks. :)


On Sat, Jul 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM  wrote:

Is there a product, some kind of a little box,  that allows me to quickly
switch the KX3 mic/phones between SignaLink and  my mic and speakers ?

I know it sounds lazy !



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