[Elecraft] K3 Mic Possibility

Lyle Johnson kk7p at wavecable.com
Sat Jun 23 09:03:17 EDT 2007


>> And I have tested K3 s/n 002 with a cheap Radio Shack Optimus Nova 79
>> headset plugged into the rear panel jacks.  Mic and stereo phones worked
>> just fine.
> 
> Is there a voltage for an electret mic insert on that socket?

Yes, you turn the bias voltage on or disconnect it in the same menu that 
you use to select it.  Front and rear have independent bias voltage 
toggles.   Thus, the K3 supports Electret (but not 48V ones!) as well as 
dynamic.  I've used both types.

73,

Lyle KK7P




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