[Elecraft] K2 Microphones

[EricJ]

My pre-built K2 (SN567) came with one of those MC-43 handheld mics that come
with every Kenwood ever sold, I think. I thought they were just used to
cover up the unsightly mic jack on the front of the rig, but turns out it is
a pretty good mic. I hope I'm right about this, but I think Don W3FPR even
recommends their use with the K2. I've only made one SSB contact with my K2.
It was a few months ago on 15 meters. There were 4 VKs on the air and NOBODY
else. One called CQ and I returned the call. I was running 5 watts 'cuz I
forgot to run it up higher after being on CW. The mic must have been up to
the job. I got a 559 and a clean audio report.

Eric
KE6US
www.ke6us.com

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Reed
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:09 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Microphones

Gang,
    Just put the SSB board in my K2 [S/N 4858].  I have tried my Shure 444
with the K2 and seem to have no drive.  I think I will try a portable
telephone headset.  I will need to get some bias for the mike from the K2
then I'll find out if I have a problem with the SSB board or my old trusty
444.
    Would like to hear from those who have used cheap/nonstandard
microphones with the K2.
Wayne K9NE
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