[Elecraft] Microphone for K2

[Phil Wheeler]

Mike McCoy wrote:

>Since I can't seem to find any spec's on microphone requirements for the K2
>so I thought I'd ask here:
>
>What impedence (high? low?) and what sort of element works best (electret?
>ceramic? etc.).
>
>I see lots of mobile mic's on eBay. Which of the 'big 3' vendors (e.g.
>Kensucom) have most had the best success with regard to audio quality, size,
>ruggedness, etc. Any particular manufacturer and/or models from the 'Big 3'
>anyone might recommend?
>
>Finally, my reason for having a K2 in the first place is for
>backpacking/portable ops. I'm considering the Heil BM-10 headset (w/ mic).
>Anyone have any experience with a BM-10 + K2 setup?
>
Mike,

One option is the Elecraft MH-2, designed for the K2. listed at the webg 
site as:

> Hand Microphone (Black) with Optimized Heil Element 


There is more info here:  http://www.elecraft.com/mh2/mh2_hand_mic.htm

I had a spare Kenwood hand mic (from my TS-570DG), so that's what I use.

73, Phil