[Elecraft] K3 Mic questions

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

You would have to rewire the HM-36 for use with the K3 - the K3 uses a 
fixed microphone jack pinout (unlike the K2 which can be configured or 
many microphones).  The Heil B10 microphone can be used if you change 
the Heil adapter to a Kenwood type 9or create your own adapter.  The 
tone of your question tells me that you are capable of building your own 
adapter.  Download the Elecraft K3 manual to see the microphone jack pinout.

73,
Don W3FPR

Phillip Zminda wrote:
> I recently sold my Ten-Tec Omni VI and about to buy a K3. I have a  
> Heil B10 boom  headset wired with the Ten-Tec 4-pin connector. I  
> believe it has the HC-5 element. I'm not a heavy phone operator but  
> use the headset for contests. I also have a K2 with an ICOM HM-36 mic.  
> Is the BM-10 worth keeping for the K3? Do I only need to re-wire the 4- 
> pin connector to the correct pin-outs for a K3 or am I better off  
> parting with the BM-10 for a more compatible mic? How is the HM-36 as  
> a mic for the K3? Any comments appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Phil N3ZP
>
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