[Elecraft] K3 using Kenwood mics

[Steve WU9B]

I have used an MC60, the hand held Kenwood Mic that came with my TS440S and a Heil HC4 headset/mic wired for the Kenwood. No modifications necessary. There is an option in the K3 menus to disable the "UP-DOWN" buttons on the MC-60 that I use. It is called CONFIG MIC BTN and you set it to OFF. See page 13 and 57 of the manual (which you may download while you wait for your K3 to arrive). I look forward to owning the Yamaha CM500 one day as well. Raves reviews from all those who own it.
Steve WU9B

On Aug 30, 2010, at 7:52 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:38 -0400, Linda and Bob wrote:
> 
>> I may buy and use a Heil Pro Set Elite with the HC-6 element for hands free
>> operation with VOX. 
> 
> The best sounding and most comfortable headset mic is now the Yamaha CM500. 
> It plugs straight into the rear panel jacks of the K3. And it costs about 
> $50. The mic plug on the CM500 is a 1/8-in TRS plug. You will need to make a 
> simple connector adapter to use it with other rigs. Many of us are using this 
> headset with the K3 and love it. 
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> 
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