[Elecraft] Heil Headset HC-5

[David Wilburn]

I have a Heil headset that I purchased about 4 years ago.  I'm not sure 
if it is the "pro" or not.  As memory serves, at the time, the next step 
up had a dual element with a switch.  The headset has an HC-5 element. 
I have an adapter to this to connect to my recently sold, since 
finishing my base K2, Kenwood TS-570D(G).  I have also purchased an MH2 
microphone.

The original plan was to sell a different radio, (IC-718) and keep the 
TS-570 and thus the headset.  The plan then was to use the MH2 for the 
K2.  I will still be using the MH2 primarily for the K2.  But I want to 
be able to use the headset on occasion as needed.

I understand the instructions for wiring up the MH2 on the K2.  How will 
this impact the use of the headset?

This email suggests it only needs straight across jumpers.
http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2003-01/msg00598.html

If that is the case, and I do have the Kenwood adapter already, then if 
I just put the straight jumpers in, I should be fine.

If I want to use the MH2, then I need to either put the resistor in the 
microphone somehow (not something I am looking to tackle with my large 
hands) or make an adapter cable for the MH2 that has the resistor in it.

Am I barking up the correct tree hear, or chasing a feral goose?
-- 

David Wilburn
dave.wilburn at verizon.net
K4DGW
K2 #5982