Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Yes. $60 Yamaha CM500 Closed-back Broadcast Headset with Boom Mic https://a.co/d/7c5F962 73, Rick NK7I > On Nov 1, 2022, at 9:56 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? > > John KK9A __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? John KK9A Rick NK7I wrote: They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S. I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are comfy

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

There is nothing wrong with Heil micophones. I used them for many years. What I did not like were the headphones so I would mount the HC-4 and HC-5 booms off of the broken headphones onto headphones that I liked to wear and listen to. Over the years I tried many different ones. AKG-K240,

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I've never understood the appeal of the Heil microphones.  I've seen lots of reports that they can be mechanical fragile, and literally ANY electret microphone can be set up to work very well with a K3 or K3s.  I used cheap computer headsets for years and always got great audio reports, and

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I strongly agree with Rick's advice. I'm retired from pro audio, did lots of live recording, still have some great pro mics, but I've been using the CM500 since around 2009. I can't think of a better choice. I find the headphones comfy enough for a long weekend contest, and they sound great!

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Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Be aware, however, that ... "In November 2020 the owners announced their retirement and the company will wind-down sometime in 2023." 73, Kent K9ZTV > > Take a look at Universal Radio for decent prices. > > __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 replacement devices

What are the current part vs. the original part number in the 1500? N2TK, Tony Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:23 PM, M Cresap via Elecraft > wrote: > >  Hi Hal > I see the Rds difference. Wouldn't the higher Rds be compensated by the > better Rth (thermal resistance from

Re: [Elecraft] Fuse Data?

There is a 20 amp breaker on the back of the rig. If you want extra protection a 20 amp fuse in the power cable won't hurt. On Tue, Nov 1, 2022, 14:44 Richard wrote: > For a K3S, what should the current rating be of the in-line DC power cord > fuses? > > Has anyone come up with in-line DC

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Almost any quality microphone will work with the K3s ... For a basic dynamic mic take a look at: For an electret, even an inexpensive "computer mic" like this will do a credible job:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 replacement devices

Hi Hal I see the Rds difference. Wouldn't the higher Rds be compensated by the better Rth (thermal resistance from junction to case) spec in the ART devices? 73, Mike, W3IP On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 03:15:09 PM EDT, Dynolab wrote: While the higher voltage ratings of the ART1K6

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I have a Heil PR40 which has always received great reports with my K3S. To the extent that I am not hankering for CESSB on the K4. John WA1EAZ > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer > headsets with my

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Hi Folks, As a CW op I would not care about a microphone or a headset. But as a lucky OM with an active YL I use an inexpensive gaming headset The N7 from NUBWO. It is connected to the rear of my K3S and the comments about the modulation quality of the YL as well as of the OM is good, perfect

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer headsets with my K3. Light weight and don’t clamp your head. Comfortable to wear for hours. They’re a bit hard to find these days because most are Bluetooth. The K3 TXEQ can make it sound good. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On 11/1/2022 5:12 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: I'm thinking about one of the Heil microphones (either the Heil Gold or the Heil HM-10XD) but am willing to look at anything else someone may recommend. My Heil GM5 worked FB on my K3s and also on my new K4D. I also have a Yamaha CM500 headset

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Bernie, I think Heil microphones are overpriced, but if you like the looks of them, the perhaps that is an over-riding factor. You can plug any mic with a Kenwood 8 pin connector into the front mic jack.  There are many Kenwood compatible mics on the market - but stay away from the

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Heil are overpriced and the headsets, give headaches too (too tight).  They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S.  I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are comfy for

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Hi, Bernie. Like you, I am a CW op that dabbles in FT8. About a year ago I decided to dabble in SSB just to hear an operator's voice in QSO parties and the like. For my K3, I use the Heil ProSET K2 sold by Elecraft and am very pleased with it. I chose a headset/mic only because I don't have the

[Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Dear Folks: Although I'm primarily a CW op, and dabble in FT8 (sadly, sometimes there's no one on anywhere else except for FT8), I'm thinking about expanding my SSB presence on the bands.  I have a K3s and would be interested if anyone has a specific recommendation for a good microphone? 

[Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

I've owned a KPA1500 for 13 months now, and am very pleased. After being a ham for 59 years, I've used several both tube and solid state amps. Today in my shack, I have 3 amplifiers, and all three are solid state/LDMOS units, including a Palstar and a Flex. The KPA1500 is hands down my

[Elecraft] Fuse Data?

For a K3S, what should the current rating be of the in-line DC power cord fuses? Has anyone come up with in-line DC power cord circuit breakers? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 replacement devices

Anyone have an educated guess whether the ART1K6xx or ART2K0xx devices would be a drop in replacement for the currently used device in the KPA1500? Most of the interesting specs are within 10% of the current device, the open loop gain may be a dB or two higher (if the data sheets are really

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[Elecraft] K Bits FS Plus two E_Caps

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