Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-07 Thread Jim Miller
thanks for all the inputs both off and online. 73 jim ab3cv ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-06 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
A dynamic loudpeaker would work if you can't get hold of a real mic for a quick try. I believe that the K3 has enough audio gain. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Jim Miller AB3CV wrote: I've got a K3 kit on order with delivery expected sometime this summer, optimistically June. I'm exclusively a CW op at

[Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-06 Thread Joe Stofko
Hi Jim, You asked: Any thoughts on the least expensive way to do this? PC style electret condenser microphones can be had, new, for under 5-dollars. Select the rear mic and turn on bias voltage for it in the menu ... plug it in and go. It doesn't get much less expensive than that! There've

[Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-05 Thread Jim Miller
I've got a K3 kit on order with delivery expected sometime this summer, optimistically June. I'm exclusively a CW op at this point with some interest in digital modes. SSB holds little interest for me at this time, but may at some time in the future. It has recently occurred to me that

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-05 Thread Mike B
Have a computer headset with mic? Plug it in the back, turn on the bias (if needed, but I think most computer mics are electret so need it) and give it a try. If this interests you, try searching the archives for computer headset for additional info. I'm guessing that means hooking up a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-05 Thread WA6OCP
I have an MH2 that I use with my K3, but I also have a Plantronics 365 Gaming headset that I have used with VOX. Works FB. It was $40 at my local Fry's. Of course, I don't use either too much they don't do CW. hi hi Neal WA6OCP K3/10/305 Jim Miller wrote: I've got a K3 kit on order