[Elecraft] Heil Proset question

[N2TK, Tony]

I concur with what Mark did. I had low audio output till I changed R14 to
10K. I use Heil headsets with the HC-4 element. I also used the KI6WX mod to
increase the bandwidth to 2.5KHZ. Now I get good audio reports. Also make
sure you have aligned the filters properly. Also installed the RP5 mod on
the KSB2 to increase compression. SSbA is now at 2 and SSbC is at 3.
73,
N2TK, Tony
#3481

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Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:09 PM
To: Ken Alexander; Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Heil Proset question

I've used a  couple different non-Elecraft Heil headsets with my K2.  I use
the standard Heil Proset Plus which has both the HC4 & HC5 elements as well
as the BM-5 (I think that is the model, single earpiece with an HC5 element
I think).  The only thing I did to the K2 was modify one resistor, R14 on
the KSB2, from 1k to 10k, to get extra gain.  I've gotten great signal
reports from other stations while I use SSB, however I use much more CW with
the K2 than SSB.  You should be able to keep your existing Heil headset
rather than spending more money for the Elecraft version.

Mark, NK8Q
K2 4786

>From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander at rogers.com>
>Date: Tue Mar 21 10:57:39 CST 2006
>To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Proset question

>Hi All,
>
>Just ordered a K2 last week and am looking forward to
>melting some solder and having some fun!
>
>I see that Elecraft offers a Heil Proset tailored to
>the K2.  Ironically, I bought a Proset just a few
>months ago with the HC4 element.
>
>Can anyone tell me how superior the mic in the
>Elecraft Proset is to the HC4 element in the set I
>currently own?  (I'm really hoping someone will tell
>me I can keep the set I have, but an objective opinion
>would always be preferred!)  8-)
>
>Thanks and 73,
>
>Ken Alexander
>VE3HLS
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