[Elecraft] K3 cheap mic

[WA4KBD]

I keep the headset plugged into the rear mic and headphone jack. In the 
menu, I set SPKR+PH to Yes. I'm using an amplified speaker system which has 
it's own volume control. When using the headset, I simply turn down the 
speake volume. I use a foot switch plugged into the PTT jack on the rear of 
the K3.

A couple of days ago, I discovered a very cool way to mute my speakers while
using a headset.  This is accomplished simply by tapping the M3 key.  The
reason this works is that certain menu functions with yes/no or on/off
parameters will cycle between their yes/no or on/off states simply by
invoking them with a memory key.  M1-M4 are handy because all you need do is
tap them once the memory is set.

Here's what you do:

1. Dial up the SPKR+PH item in config.
2. Now, HOLD one of the memory keys, M1-4, to memorize that menu function.
3. Now, whenever you tap the same M key, SPKR+PH will cycle between yes/no. 
Your speakers will mute and unmute simply by tapping the M key.

You can do the same with th PF1/PF2 keys but the key must be held down for a
moment accomplish the same result. Enjoy.

73,
Bill, WA4KBD
K3/100  #0224

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