[Elecraft] K3 Microphone

[Russ]

Gary;

I too have just been using a cheap "computer" mic with good results that I
bought for $2.  Just follow the directions as described by Brendan and you
should be good to go.  However, if you want PTT , you will have to use an
external switch.

73,
Russ N3CO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ei6iz.brendan" <ei6iz.brendan at gmail.com>
To: "Gary Gregory" <rfenabled at westnet.com.au>
Cc: "Elecraft list" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone


> Garry
>
> I have been getting excellent ssb results recently using a Computer mic.
> Just plug it in the rear mic socket and select rear connector, Hi with
> Bias, if drive level is too high try rP.L bIAS instead of rP.H bIAS
> pretty much ANY computer mic will do. The one I use currently I bought on
> Ebay for a pound.
>
> Mics for the ham radio market are in the main all about marketing, if it
> works ok on Skype it'll work ok on the K3
> Enjoy your K3, Mine prompted the sale of the Icom 7800
>
> 73
> Brendan EI6IZ
>
> On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:13:54 +1000, "Gary Gregory"
> <rfenabled at westnet.com.au> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I got really excited when the K3 turned up in the post. I suppose you
>> cannot
>> imagine the look on my face when I opened it all up and lifted all the
>> contents onto the bench in the shack and discovered that my K3 arrived
>> without a microphone.
>>
>> I know, read the order form fully next time.
>>
>> Welll for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist
>> mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails.
>>
>> I live in what is called "Outback" queensland, Australia, not the place
>> where I can find a spare Microphone laying around unused. The testing
> will
>> have to wait a week or so now till i find a Mic.
>>
>> gary
>> VK4WT
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