[Elecraft] Heil mic adapter question

[John R. Lonigro]

Cary:
I have a Heil Proset which I've tried with my K2.  I'm using the Kenwood 
adaptor, which is the right one IF you have configured your K2 for 
Kenwood mics.  You just have to be consistent: If you configure the K2 
header for Kenwood, you need to use the Kenwood adaptor.  Several people 
have complained about some of the Heil mics not quite putting out enough 
audio for the K2, but that's a different issue and many opinions on that 
subject (and solutions) can be found in the reflector archives.  I 
haven't used mine enough to decide one way or the other.  I just got my 
SB filters more or less adjusted properly earlier today.

Good luck and 73's,
John AA0VE


H.Cary III wrote:
> For Christmas, I will be getting a Heil Dual side Traveler head set and
> boom mic to use with K2.
> Heil doesn't list Elecraft on its website (strange considering all the
> good press from Elecraft for Heil!) to determine which adapter connector
> to use.  I'm thinking it is likely the Kenwood 8-pin but that's just a
> guess since Kenwood hand mics work so well with this radio.
> Do any of you use a Heil mic/headset with a K2 and which adapter do you
> use?  Any help will be greatly appreciated.
> Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays & 73,
> Cary, K4TM
>