[Elecraft] Microphones for K2/3

[John Huggins]

Thanks for the information all.

So...

I guess hooking up a D104 straight to K2 is not going to work out so 
well.  Yes I know this is like putting tail fins on a Ford Taurus, but 
the kids really dig talking into a mic like that during times we promote 
ham radio.

The D104 with my old Kenwood TS-520 still receives great audio reports 
and I would like to continue that tradition in some way with new gear.  
Crazy?

John

Don Wilhelm wrote:

> John and all,
>
> You are correct that 'Heil Proset' by itself does not adequately 
> describe the microphone.  As is the case with all Heil mics, one must 
> also be specific about the mic element used.
>
> The K2 works best with an electret element because they have higher 
> output levels.  The K3 FAQ pages indicate that it has adequate mic 
> gain to handle the lower output Heil HC4 and HC5 elements.
>
> The Heil Proset K2 can be used with either the K2 or the K3, and it 
> comes with the Elecraft adapter.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> John R. Lonigro wrote:
>
>> John and Charles:
>> The Heil Prosets with the HC-4 or HC-5 elements don't have quite 
>> enough output to drive the K2 without either an external preamp or 
>> tweaking of the K2's internal circuitry.  The version with the 
>> electret element seems to work better with the K2.  I believe the 
>> Heil K2 Proset is essentially the version with the electret element, 
>> but I'm not 100% certain on that matter.
>>
>> All Prosets require an adapter to match your particular mic jack 
>> configuration, so that is not a factor.
>>
>> No idea about the K3.
>>
>> 73's,
>> John AA0VE
>>
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