[Elecraft] K3 with MH2 Mic

David Pratt david at g4dmp.co.uk
Mon Jan 21 03:00:54 EST 2008


In a recent message, Don Ehrlich <ehrlich at clallambroadband.com> wrote 
...
>As many already know the K3 AGC kicks in when the MH2 mic PTT switch is 
>pressed and that causes the first few words to be attenuated after 
>keying the mic.
>
>Elecraft told me that was caused by the mechanical noise the PTT switch 
>in the mic makes and they plan to address it by and by.

I am pleased to hear this, Don.  This delay is particularly noticeable 
when using a powered mike such as the D104.  I am sure the delay is not 
caused by mechanical noise but by transients in switching power onto the 
mike.

73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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