[Elecraft] K2 microphone options

[Greg Derda]

Thanks to all for the replies to my K2 microphone question.  I have a 
much better idea what my options are now.  I am leaning toward a Heil 
iCM or Handi_Mic (electret), but considering the TenTec 701.  I imagine 
that the new MH2 would be ideal, but I hope to finish my K2 by the end 
of May, and don't know if I could bear the wait (for its release).

73,
Greg
ki4mmm


On May 2, 2007, at 8:43 PM, Bernie Gardner wrote:

> Greg,
>
> I bought a Handi_Mic for K2 5707 a few months ago.  As Don stated, you 
> need to
> get the electret type, iC version.  I bought the Kenwood cable, wired 
> the K2
> header straight through.  I incorporated a resistor to power the 
> electret
> element in the body of the connector on the cable.  That seemed easier 
> than
> removing the front panel to make the connections on the header.   It's 
> worked
> great with plenty of drive and receives good comments on the air.
>
> Bernie
> W1AZ
>
>
> On Wednesday 02 May 2007 09:24, Greg Derda wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am in the process of building K2 #6001 and need to start thinking
>> about a microphone.  I've looked over the Reflector archives, and it
>> seems that there are lot of little mods needed for a variety of
>> microphones.  The simplest solution would be a MH2, but I don't know
>> that I can wait until the June 15 production date.  Question is, can I
>> not just jumper my K2 for Kenwood, buy a Heil HM-10 or Handi_Mic, and
>> plug-n-play (without any internal K2 mods)?  I will get a Pro Set
>> someday, but I just want a decent little microphone to get me started.
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>> Greg
>> KI4MMM
>>
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