[Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

[Don Wilhelm]

Just my opinion here:
For those who have the 'where-with-all' to build a proper adapter for 
these PC microphones and headsets, many of them will work just fine - 
some even great.  Besides, they are inexpensive things to experiment 
with just to see if you can make it work for your use.
But if this is your first microphone purchase, I would suggest that you 
get one that is certain to work and work well, and for Elecraft gear, 
that to me means one of the Elecraft microphones which are known to plug 
in an work fine.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bill NY9H wrote:
> The last thing Plantronics wants is to have dispatch centers who pay 
> 160-300 per headset DISCOVER how to integrate mass marketed PC 
> marketed ( read low pricepoint) microphones into their systems. Yes 
> they may be built to endure a tougher environment. .
>
> I've very successfully used .99 radio shack electret elements with 
> both my k2 and my 7800...haven't hooked it to the K3 yet,,,,frequently 
> using elements from old telephone sets,,
>
> Also Altec branded ( this week owned by Plantronics )computer stuff 
> CAN works great...( I have a headset for my K2.)
> http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=AHS515
> just needs to be wired properly providing the bias to the electret...
> there are articles all over the net,.,.
>