[Elecraft] Heil Proset-k2 with K3 - Settings please for newbie

[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML]

Dale Harding K7DNH wrote:
> Newbie question - 
> 
> I dont want to take the chance to fry something. I want to start using the
> Heil Proset-K2 I ordered with the K3 - but a bit unsure of exactly how to
> set it up. THe instructions that came with it are mostly for installing the
> necessary kit into the K2. 

I don't think you'll be able to fry anything unless you get really
obscure :)

See also:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740063_ProSet-K2K3_Rev_C.pdf

if that's not what you have on paper.


> I searched thr reflector for the setting to use and came up with opposing
> views... the majority stated  if using the front panel use the following:
> Use the adapter supplied and plug in both connectors and then into the k3
> front panel,  FP Low - with bias on, Vox On, VOx gain = 50, antivox=00

OK... try that, and it you're not getting enough drive, try the "High"
setting instead.


> To use the rear panel - do not use the adapter " and plug the connectors
> into the repar panel jacks - well - exactly which ones?  The only  two that
> the large one will fit is the paddle and the key.  

It would need to be plugged into the "Phones" output (as well as the 
"Mic" input, but that's a 1/8" jack and it looks like the headset is
delivered with a 1/4" plug. That's unfortunate. You can buy an adapter
for that, but I wouldn't recommend it, mechanically. Try it in the front
with the adapter, and see how it works first.

If you decide you want to connect to the back (it's neater, if you're
going to have the headset connected all the time), perhaps you could
make up a pigtail adapter, or whack that 1/4" plug off and replace it
with a 1/8" one (possibly voiding your warranty).

GL...

     ~Iain / N6ML