Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

On 10/12/2023 4:33 PM, Al via Elecraft wrote: A large music distributor, sweetwater.com, sells the Yamaha language learning system and has occasionally had CM-500s available at a reasonable price. They're a good, long established company. Another in that league is Full Compass, based in

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub What are hams going to do when their CM-500's break? Are you sure that the mic was DOA? It has an electret microphone which requires voltage

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

What are hams going to do when their CM-500's break? Are you sure that the mic was DOA? It has an electret microphone which requires voltage to work. John KK9A Richard FlatHat W4KBX wrote: I ordered a Yamaha CM-500 from Amazon but it came through some other company after waiting eight days

[Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

"So now I open again for other suggested headsets in the $100 range. The CM500 was a gaming headset so that could be a source. This is going to be a gift for a friend who badly needs something. Any more ideas?" I had been using my Yamaha HP-1 headphones on my Kenwood TS-590. I decided they

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

#1, contact Amazon customer service and inform them what you reported here. Some years ago I had a similar situation with a Baofeng handheld, it came with frequencies programmed in it. Amazon was not happy and immediately issued a refund. Years ago I bought the CM-500 and a Logitech gaming

[Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

I ordered a Yamaha CM-500 from Amazon but it came through some other company after waiting eight days and there were problems. 1. The original factory packaging was gone. 2. It came wound in bubble wrap, then stuffed into a cardboard box that had been cut down from a larger box and taped

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

Check INRAD on the Vibroplex web page. They have the adapter, very well assembled at a very reasonable price. 73, Mike WA5POK On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:26 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I have my father's Heil headsets and he had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using Elecraft from now

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

uses the same as a Kenwood. I am using my Kenwood with Heil Pro Micro and it works fine. Bill W3WGG > On July 25, 2018 at 8:24 AM Gary Smith wrote: > > > I have my father's Heil > headsets and he > had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using > Elecraft from > now on and need an adapter > to fit

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

Gary, The adapter is the same as the one for Kenwood - Heil AD-1-K to use with the Front Panel mic jack. Or you can just plug the microphone and phones into the rear of the K3/K3S - no adapter required. You will need to turn bias on - that microphone has the same electret element as the

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

Darn auto correct!!! Heil not here. G! Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Here has them available. You can get the parts and build one. Or it should > plug in direct on the back of the K3. That is my choice. > > Bob, K4TAX >

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

Here has them available. You can get the parts and build one. Or it should plug in direct on the back of the K3. That is my choice. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:24 AM, Gary Smith wrote: > > I have my father's Heil headsets and he > had an Icom adapter for it.

[Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

I have my father's Heil headsets and he had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using Elecraft from now on and need an adapter to fit the K3/K3s mic pin configuration. I can put one together if I buy the parts on fleabay (No more Radio Shack for local small part access) but if there is a good

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Could be. Heil Sound made a ton of money from using very inexpensive elements they found off shore and tied it to a name. I am very leery of bogus reviews and any reviews anymore as so many companies are giving you their stuff so you give them good reviews. On 12/6/2016 3:48 PM, Walter

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

“MoovMic” sounds like a bad copy of “ModMic”, who invented this idea. The real one has 63% five-star ratings. Two models, one is $40, the other is $55. https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00T6XUL8S

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Has anyone tried this mic for headphones? https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Buddy-Detachable-Microphone-Headphone/dp/B00DLKX7BK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics=UTF8=1481063490=1-3=boom+mic+for+headphones $21.95 Reviews are not great. On 12/5/2016 2:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: ModMic makes boom

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Same here. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 6, 2016, at 9:15 AM, Russ Tobolic wrote: > > The Koss SB45 has been working great for me and cheaper than the CM500. You > can get them on Amazon for less than $30. Russ, N3CO > > From: Bill Gaines

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

The Koss SB45 has been working great for me and cheaper than the CM500.  You can get them on Amazon for less than $30. Russ, N3CO From: Bill Gaines <a...@wcoil.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 4:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

I am a happy CM-500 user. Note that while you have any headset mic input connected thru the back panel, you can still use the hand held microphone push to talk switch. Until you get into voice operations in pileups, where you might want a foot switch, it will work well for you. (IMHO, VOX is

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Hi Bill, I have used a computer headset with my K3 for many years. It seems to be a noise-cancelling variety - at least it has the set of noise holes in the back of the microphone case. Very light weight, but does not exclude room noise on receive - which for me is good, since I can hear

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

For noise cancelling I like the Able Planet linx audio headphone and you can attach this mic or similar to them. The work really well for noise and way cheaper than Bose. On 12/5/2016 2:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: ModMic makes boom mics that you can attach to existing headphones. If you

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

$50 or $60. Worth a try. Good luck 73 Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gaines Sent: Monday, December 05, 2016 4:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions Since I seldom use SSB I

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Bill, Get a Yamaha CM-500. It is not noise cancelling, but can plug directly into the K3 rear jacks. Select the rear panel mic and turn on bias for it. They are not noise cancelling, but the big cuffs cover the ears nicely and seal well. As far as noise pickup in the microphone, use the

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

ModMic makes boom mics that you can attach to existing headphones. If you are happy with your current headphones, this could be a good option. https://antlionaudio.com/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 5, 2016,

[Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Since I seldom use SSB I have not had the need to ask this question and I realize the responses may vary as much as belly buttons. I have a K3 and I also have the hand held microphone. I want to obtain a headset with an attached microphone to use with this radio just in case I may want to do

[Elecraft] Headset splitter for KX2, KX3

I have seen some references to a splitter that would allow a mic/phone headset (eg. apple ear buds) to be used with KX2 & KX3. The item referred to in the posts was backwards, with one 4 ring socket & (2) 3 ring jacks. I found a StarTech adaptor on amazon that has one 4 ring socket & (2) 3

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

>I have a set of KOSS SB 40's and they're great on the RX side but the >cheap dynamic mic that comes as part of it sounds like @#*^%#@ But weren't we discussing the SB-forty-FIVE? The *electret* mic in the Koss SB-45 is excellent, and works very well with the K3 for a wide range of different

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

he top of my bald head as much as the rough webbing of >>> the CM500. Judging from the pictures of the crowds at Dayton this year, >>> this could be a very significant feature for a lot of hams! >>> >>> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL >>> Yuma, AZ &

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

>> >> >> -Original Message- From: Mike Harris >> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:14 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: [Elecraft] Headset >> >> Hi, >> >> If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been of

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

- From: Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headset Hi, If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable substitute for the K3 weapon of choice the Yamaha CM500. Any experience out there? My much used

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

I second that John. I bought one 2+ years ago. It arrived days before CQWW CW. I wore them all weekend and never a complaint. One of the really cool things is that they come with a parts list. If you ever have to repair them they sell replacement parts. I've never looked back. On

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

My K3 is used strictly CW and I have the “Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones”. Very comfortable, Amazon has them for $55.34. -Original Message- From: Ken Miller K6CTW Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

If you want a great and amazingly comfortable CW headphone, consider the Sony MDR-7506. I bought mine after reading K9YC's recommendation on cq-contest and I could not be happier. John KK9A Ken Miller Thu May 26 21:31:26 EDT 2016 All - Just my 2 cents worth as an almost 100% CW guy. I have

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

All - Just my 2 cents worth as an almost 100% CW guy. I have been using the Radiosport Headsets from Arlan Communications for a while. I have their model RS20S with the gel earpads and cloth covers for my K2 (serial #455) as it is my QRP contesting rig and these phones are SUPERB! Has

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headset Hi, If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable substitute for the K3 weapon of choice the Yamaha

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

of boost in equalizer bin 4. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headset Hi, If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable substitute

[Elecraft] Headset

Many thanks to all who have offered their findings on the relative merits of the CM500 v KOSS SB45. I will get a set of SB45s for comparison, at the price it's really not an issue. Albeit, with the CM500, better the devil you know applies. Regards, Mike VP8NO

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

Another vote for the KOSS SB45, especially as it is much easier to buy in the UK. I had a CM500 but the mic broke after about a year, so I kept it just as a pair of stereo headphones. 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 26 May 2016, at 17:06, John wrote: > > I use the KOSS SB45,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

Amazon lists the SB-45 at 1/2 the price of the CM500. 73, Mike NF4L > On May 26, 2016, at 12:06 PM, John wrote: > > I use the KOSS SB45, it has the same electret element as in the Yamaha. In > fact > it is almost identical to the Yamaha, but uses silver ear cups. I

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

I use the KOSS SB45, it has the same electret element as in the Yamaha. In fact it is almost identical to the Yamaha, but uses silver ear cups. I understand some of the components used in the Yamaha are made by Koss…perhaps the CM500 is made in the Koss factory, but labeled Yamaha ? Terrific RX

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

The CM500 is offered on Amazon for $59. Don't know about shipping to the Falklands. Buck k4ia K3 #101 Honor Roll 334 8 Band DXCC On 5/26/2016 11:44 AM, Brian Denley wrote: I use the Koss SB45 headset. Works very well. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On May 26, 2016, at 10:14 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

Same here. Better physical design than the CM500 except for the boom mic. Audio performance is the same. 73, Tony K4QE On May 26, 2016 11:45 AM, "Brian Denley" wrote: > I use the Koss SB45 headset. Works very well. > > Brian Denley > KB1VBF > Sent from my iPad > > > On

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

I use the Koss SB45 headset. Works very well. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 26, 2016, at 10:14 AM, Mike Harris wrote: > > Hi, > > If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable > substitute for the K3 weapon of

[Elecraft] Headset

Hi, If I remember correctly the Koss SB45 headset has been offered as a suitable substitute for the K3 weapon of choice the Yamaha CM500. Any experience out there? My much used CM500 are starting to shed the leatherette covering and the foam inside the cavities is wearing away. CM500 can be

Re: [Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

Dagnabbit! The photo got stripped! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 16, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Both front PTT(in mic connector) and rear Phono jack are in parallel. > > I use either VOX (for contesting) and a home-made PTT switch plugged into >

Re: [Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

Both front PTT(in mic connector) and rear Phono jack are in parallel. I use either VOX (for contesting) and a home-made PTT switch plugged into rear jack for other use. Under the "flap" are two SMD push buttons wired in parallel with a cable to rear PTT. Box is 3.5 X 4 inches and made on my

Re: [Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

What about your preference for enabling several (ie pickle and foot switch) of these in parallel I use both a foot switch and a hand switch (PTT switch from an old Telex headset) in parallel. Both have RCA connectors and I use a "Y" cable to connect them to the PTT jack on the back of the

Re: [Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

On 4/15/2016 11:34 PM, Mike Walkington wrote: All, (4) PTT foot switch. What about your preference for enabling several (ie pickle and foot switch) of these in parallel I use (4) PTT foot switch. I don't understand your "in parallel" question. I have one foot switch plugged into the K3's

[Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

All, At the risk of this request being lost in the euphoric response to the K3 K-Pod. I'm wondering what options you might be using / prefer to provide the PTT function for a K3S connected headset. I know options including (1) VOX, (2) PTT button on an alternative plugged in microphone,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

If your hearing loss is age-related, try a lower frequency, like 400-500 Hz. Age-related hearing loss usually is in the 1000-3000 KHz range. If it's occupational-related, it could be any frequency. I recall an article in QST a number of years ago by N4GG about building a small equalizer. As I

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

Phil, I had a hearing test done, and asked for the resultant data showing frequency vs sensitivity... I selected a spot where my ear was most sensitive in the 400 to 700 Hz range, and then set the K3 zero beat to that frequency... CW is a LOT better now! I had placed the zero beat at my

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

On Tue,1/6/2015 9:00 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote: The K3 has a built-in receive equalizer so I don't see a need for an external one. Right. K6DGW has severe hearing loss. I advised him to set RXEQ for max cut of the low bands and max boost of the high bands. He says it's not perfect, but good

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

I think I'm the first to use and mention in this forum the CM500. I have some age and noise related hearing loss (mostly right side) and tinnitus. I use a CW sidetone around 400-450 HZ. The K3 has a built-in receive equalizer so I don't see a need for an external one. Wes N7WS On

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

I'm deaf in one ear (nerve zapped 50 years ago by Meniere's episode) and at 78 have moderate loss in the other, so it has a hearing aid which makes a huge difference for music and conversation. I can still use an ear bug for hamming with the HA in place, fortunately. Phil W7OX On 1/6/15

[Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

Hello Guys: I have a Yamaha CM 500 which does very well. Its main virtue is its reproduction of my sidetone. But it also reproduces a lot of hash. So I got the Heil pro set plus. It is great on SSB but often I cannot hear what I am sending in CW . The sidetone is as high as my K3 will go

[Elecraft] Headset for KX3

Look for the ANDREA brand ~ inexpensive The electret mike works plug-n-play on the KX3 or K3 has single or dual headphones that are comfy to wear like them for CW events also ~ SKCC-6099 ~ Cheers, Jan K1ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for KX3

Interesting that you should mention these - I have a single headphone style ANDREA NC-80 (not currently in production) which I acquired a while back, but I've never tried the mic as I generally let my fingers do the talking 73, Al On Tue September 9 2014 11:22:27 am Jan wrote: Look for

[Elecraft] Headset for KX3

I am thinking about going mobile with the KX3, using SSB (for the first time ever, and only because CW seems impractical while driving.) A lightweight one-ear one-piece headset seems like a safe way to go. If anyone has a brand or type they¹d recommend, I would much appreciate hearing

[Elecraft] Headset Buddy with Bose QC15 and K3?

I purchased a Headset Buddy for my Bose QC-15 headphones but have been unable to get them to work with the K3. I purchased an adapter with the Headset Buddy that splits off into two stereo ouputs. the first problem is that it reverses the right and left sides of the headphones which is not too

[Elecraft] Headset for K2 K3

I have a K2 and I'm currently building a K1. I have a KX3 on order (who doesn't!). I'm also using a Ten-Tec Orion II but would like a K3 in the near future. I would like to go with a headset but have heard mixed reviews about the Heil Pro Set sold by Elecraft. I had a Pro Set Elite and it was

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for K2 K3

Stan... Lots of us have been satisfied with the Yamaha CM500. It costs around $50 from various vendors. I wear glasses, and it has been comfortable for me. The sound from the mike has received favorable responses in on the air evaluations. ...robert On 8/10/2012 18:35, Stanton A. Bailey

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for K2 K3

Lots of us have been satisfied with the Yamaha CM500. The CM500 is available now from Amazon at $44.99, with free shipping, and no tax. That's about as low as it gets. http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, California

[Elecraft] Headset Connection from Heil Proset 4 to KX3

Can anyone verify the following? Headphones: Heil headphones have a 1/4 stereo (200 ohms on the headset) connected via a straight adapter to 3.5mm stereo jack of KX3 (?? ohms on KX3) Mic: 3.5mm mono (HC-4) mic (dynamic?) element - MIC bias set to OFF - connected to the 3.5mm TRRS tip and

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

On 9 Apr 2012 at 15:10, Don Wilhelm wrote: No need for any adapter to the K3 - just plug into the rear panel jacks and turn the rear panel mic bias on. Others have mentioned that moving the TX EQ first two bands all the way down, the 3rd band down a bit and adding a few dB for the upper 2

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

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Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

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[Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

Hello all, New to this reflector. Waiting for my K3/100 P3 kits to arrive. I want to use a Yamaha CM-500 boom set with my K3 but think I should ask if anyone else has experience using this combination. There must be a connection adapter used between the boom set and the K3 mic connector,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

No need for any adapter to the K3 - just plug into the rear panel jacks and turn the rear panel mic bias on. Others have mentioned that moving the TX EQ first two bands all the way down, the 3rd band down a bit and adding a few dB for the upper 2 bands. You can find those recommendations in

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

New to this reflector. Waiting for my K3/100 P3 kits to arrive. I want to use a Yamaha CM-500 boom set with my K3 but think I should ask if anyone else has experience using this combination. I assume you mean the CM-400 ... it is quite popular here and provides results every bit as good, if

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question

Subject: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Question Hello all, New to this reflector. Waiting for my K3/100 P3 kits to arrive. I want to use a Yamaha CM-500 boom set with my K3 but think I should ask if anyone else has experience using this combination. There must be a connection adapter used between

Re: [Elecraft] headset

You state that you had to change the profile. What exactly did you do? I just ordered his headset and foot switch. And hopping it all works out. --Original Message-- From: Richard Gracer Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] headset

[Elecraft] headset

When my BM-10 stared causing 60 cycle hum, I tracked it down to the adaptor. The Heil replacement service left much to be desired, as just the postage to get the adaptor to them negated any replacement and they would not consider just sending a new one to me. I decided to try something new.

[Elecraft] Headset recommendation for the K3

Hello to all on the list I'm a relatively new K3 owner, and this is my first post to the group. I purchased my K3 back in March ( SN# 5331 ) and just recently purchased the P3 ( SN# 1435 ). First of all let me say the customer service is hands down the best I've ever experienced, and the

Re: [Elecraft] Headset recommendation for the K3

On 7/17/2011 8:54 AM, todd brady wrote: It's the Turtle Beach / Ear Force Z1 ... Its a light weight gaming headset designed for PC's and it's only $29.95 ... Many thanks for posting your find, Todd. Thanks to the size of the market, there are hundreds of low cost headsets made for use

[Elecraft] Headset Settings

Okay, all of you bragged on the CM-500 Yamaha headsets so much that I will receive mine in the morning on UPS. Will you share some settings to get me started?? I have a bassy voice, and on my PR-40 have to REALLY attenuate the lows and accentuate highs. I will simply plug them into the rear,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings

Don Take the bottom three bands in your rig's tx eq and run them down to their minimum setting. That alone should get you 90% or more there. I run mine like that and everyone seems to like it. 73, Dave AH6TD Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2010, at 4:20 PM, Don Cunningham

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings Don Take the bottom three bands in your rig's tx eq and run them down to their minimum setting. That alone should get you 90% or more there. I run mine like that and everyone seems to like it. 73, Dave AH6TD Sent from my iPhone On Sep

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings

: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings Don Take the bottom three bands in your rig's tx eq and run them down to their minimum setting. That alone should get you 90% or more there. I run mine like that and everyone seems to like it. 73, Dave AH6TD Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Settings

On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:30:10 -1000, David Herring wrote: Don Take the bottom three bands in your rig's tx eq and run them down to their minimum setting. That alone should get you 90% or more there. Yes. I run mine like that and everyone seems to like it. Me too. Another point about

[Elecraft] headset question

Hi guys, I recently ordered a K3 and eagerly await it's delivery. You will likely hear lots more from me as I attempt to get up to speed with it. I have been reviewing the archives of this group and see that the Yamaha CM500 is highly regarded. I plan to purchase one very soon.  I have the K3

Re: [Elecraft] headset question

Paul, You have it right - just plug it in, assuming that the footswitch plug matches the K3 jack - the headphone/mic connectors will plug right into the rear K3 jacks. Don't forget to set the Mic to rear and the bias on for the CM500. 73, Don W3FPR Paul Milward wrote: Hi guys, I recently

Re: [Elecraft] headset question

Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Milward Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] headset question Hi guys, I recently ordered a K3 and eagerly

Re: [Elecraft] headset question

Paul Milward wrote: Now for my question. I have a Heil footswitch and plan to use it for PTT. Is the configuration I described correct? If not, how is headphone/mic and footswitch connected? I use a Heil footswitch connected as you described. Using connectors on the back of the K3 sure cuts