[Elecraft] Re: K3 Kenwood mic question

[Dave G4AON]

Randy, I think you will find that is either an MC-43S or equivalent. The 
MC-43S was used on the later TS-570 series and is still available as a 
spare today from Kenwood dealers. I haven't used the MH2 microphone but 
I understand the above Kenwood microphone may have a more flexible cable 
and an easier to press PTT button.

I often receive unsolicited "excellent" reports on my audio using the 
above microphone with my K3. I have increased the higher frequencies 
with the TX EQ in the K3, which is easy to adjust by monitoring yourself 
on the K3 via headphones, TX test and the front panel monitor level 
control. My voice is very gravelly but sounds good on the K3. The DWN/UP 
buttons on the microphone work without modification too.

73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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I have a Kenwood hand mic that I believe came with a TS-850SAT that I once
had. It has no part number on it. Just says Kenwood on the front and on
the back says "Dynamic Microphone Impedance 600 ohms." It has UP and DWN
buttons on top, and PTT. It has served me well with my K2. How would this
compare with the Elecraft MH2 mic? Should I get the MH2 for the K3 or stick
with the Kenwood? I'm only an occasional SSB op, so I'm not looking for
outstanding phone performance, just adequate.

73,
Randy, KS4L
K2 #337
K3 on order!