[Elecraft] Mics for the K3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Don, 

> That's easy, just open the mic plug and re-wire it for the K3 
> pinout - or if you want to continue using it with Yaesu equipment, 
> build a Yaesu to Elecraft adapter.

The FT-897D has a modular (RJ-45) mic jack.  This will require 
obtaining the cable for a Yaesu FT-1000MP (Foster/8) and then 
modifying the Foster cable.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
   


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 9:38 PM
> To: THOMAS BRERETON
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mics for the K3
> 
> 
> Tom,
> 
> That's easy, just open the mic plug and re-wire it for the K3 
> pinout - 
> or if you want to continue using it with Yaesu equipment, 
> build a Yaesu 
> to Elecraft adapter.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> THOMAS BRERETON wrote:
> > I've been reading the mail about mics for the K3. I am 
> using a Yaesu MD-100 for my FT-897D (which I will be selling 
> upon the arrival of my K3).  It's a very nice desk-top, 
> simple mic with 8 pin configuration which of course does not 
> match the K3 pin outs.
> > Is there anyone who can suggest how I can use this mic with the K3?
> > Tom, W0TOM
> >
> >