[Elecraft] Mics for the K3

[Bill NY9H]

how about a computer network jack wired to a foster type plug ????

bill



At 08:51 PM 12/17/2007, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>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
> > >
> > >
>
>
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