[Elecraft] ProSet-K2 Boom Headset

[R. Kevin Stover]

Mark J. Schreiner wrote:
> I don't know the difference for the K2 version, but I use the ProSet 
> Plus with  adapter for Kenwood microphone as my K2 is wired for 
> Kenwood type configuration.  I've used it for ARRL FD contest as the 
> SSB station at our FD site during the last two years and we've done 
> quite well.  I've used it at home for ARRL November Sweepstakes two 
> years ago and did well but last year I had a terrible cold so didn't 
> do so well.  I used it last year for the PA QSO Party and got 1st 
> place  for Lehigh County overall (I think the 2x multiplier helped me 
> beat out the 100W & 1KW stations that didn't get the 2x multiplier, HI 
> HI).  All examples above are for QRP only.  I generally use CW 
> otherwise but when I have had ragchews it works well.  It is a very 
> comfortable heaset and I like the ability to switch the phase which I 
> do several times during a contest which seems to reduce the amount of 
> fatigue compared to using my hi-fi stereo headphones.
> I did change R14 from 1k to 10k on the SSB board to get a bit more 
> gain but otherwise used the headset and K2 as is.  I would recommend 
> it to K2 users as well as users of other radios from a performance and 
> comfort standpoint.
> Mark, NK8Q
>
> Mike Geddes wrote:
>>
>> Wondering how many of you are using the ProSet-K2 boom headset sold 
>> on the Elecraft site?  It is a nice microphone solution?  Any of you 
>> have another preference for nice sounding microphone for your K2?  
>> Any opinions are welcome!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mike
>> N4JX
>>
>>
>>
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I've got the K2 version of the Proset 2 sold by Elecraft and it works well.
I think the difference between them is that the Elecraft version is 
actually the iC version you can get from Heil.
At least mine has the little iC sticker on the boom pivot.

73, Kevin
AC0H