[Elecraft] Heil Mike Connection

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I would appreciate information on using the Heil CC-1K8 cable 
> with the GM-5 mike.  Is the CC-1K8 (red) cable compatable with 
> the K3 mike connector using the GM-5 mike without changing the 
> Heil connector pinout?

Based on the published specifications the answer is "Yes" if 
you turn off any electret bias in the K3 menu.  The CC-1K cable 
is not designed for use with any electret mics so pins 5 and 6 
are open.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 




> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:12 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Mike Connection
> 
> 
> There has been so much said about the Kenwood mike pinout for 
> the K3 (especially pins 5 and 6).  I would appreciate 
> information on using the Heil CC-1K8 cable with the GM-5 
> mike.  Is the CC-1K8 (red) cable compatable with the K3 mike 
> connector using the GM-5 mike without changing the Heil 
> connector pinout?  Thanks.   Roy Morris  W4WFB