[Elecraft] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?

[David Yarnes]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <n5ge at n5ge.com>
To: "Elecraft List" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?

Well, since everyone else seems to be putting their oar in for what they
really want, I will to.  I use headset/mic combos most of the time if I
operate SSB (not very often though).  But it would be nice to not have to
use the headphones for a comfortable QSO.  Problem is, a desk mike just adds
to the clutter on my desk.  That premium space is already taken up by a
laptop (or keyboard), my paddle, my pencil/pen, paper, and most importantly
my coffee cup!  Seriously, am I the only one who has to shift things around
in front of me while operating?  And wouldn't a desk mike just add to the
problem?

I would like to see some kind of gooseneck type microphone (perhaps with the
"IC" element) that would easily attach and detach from the K3, or a K2.
Maybe some sort of brace or bracket that would clamp across the top of the
K3, and had some sort of quick release.  It would have to be padded so as to
not mar the K3.  The gooseneck would lock into some kind of clamp on top of
the bracket, and be a quick release type also.  The gooseneck should
probably be approx. 24 to 30 inches or so long (maybe more) so it reaches
from the rig to, or near,  the front edge of your desk so you can easily
speak into it.  You could further adjust the distance by where you place the
bracket on the K3--either towards the front, or more towards the rear.  Then
you could swing the microphone into position or out of the way, but it
wouldn't add to the clutter on the desk in front of you.

Tall order, right?  Yeah, I know--I'm dreaming.  And it really doesn't
respond very directly to Eric's question.  But I'd buy something like this
if it were available.  Maybe it already is somewhere.  I don't keep up very
well with microphone stuff.

Dave W7AQK