[Elecraft] Desk Mike for K3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

If the Kenwood desk mic includes a preamplifier or electret 
element it will not be compatible with the stock Elecraft mic 
connections.  You will need to open the Foster plug on the 
Kenwood mic and move the wire on pin 5 (Kenwood bias) to pin 
6 (Elecraft bias) or install batteries in the base of the 
Kenwood deck mic. 

The MC-60A (with preamplifier turned off) and the MC-90 are 
"pure" dynamic desk mics that should require no modification 
to work with the K3. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Allan Taylor
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:54 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Desk Mike for K3
> 
> 
> I have noted a few posts regarding the microphone and connector for
> the K3. Those mentioned are either
> hand mikes or Pro-Set type mikes. What I really want is a desk mike. I
> don't know the Kenwood line and,
> frankly, have little experience with microphones in general but am
> moving cautiously that direction.
> 
> In other words, is there a stock Kenwood desk microphone that will
> work with the K3. It would need a PTT
> button, of course.
> 
> -- 
> 73     Allan    K7GT
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