[Elecraft] Alternate microphones for K3

[Terry Schieler]

Robert,

My main station mic is on a gooseneck hanging down from an upper shelf on the desk.  For PTT I picked up a Radio Shack black plastic "project box".  It's about 2 inches square and an inch deep.  In it I mounted an inexpensive SPST Momentary action switch and a shielded audio cable out 5 or 6 feet to the radio PTT connector.  The box is attached to the operating desk with double sided tape, just to the right of my keyboard.  I find it easy to reach and comfortable to hold down as my palm and wrist can rest on the desk while I hold the button down.

I run the PTT button box in parallel with a foot switch.  Obviously you can omit the foot switch if you like, but I prefer the option.

73,

Terry, W0FM



-----Original Message-----
From: robtk21 at comcast.net [mailto:robtk21 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:52 AM
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Alternate microphones for K3




I currently own the Elecraft MH2 mic and wish to replace it with the Audio-Technica ATR30 I purchased. Other than changing the BIAS and using an adapter so it will plug into the K3 back panel, I was wondering: 



1.        What microphone stands do you use? 



2.        What do you use for PTT? 



I’m kind of leaning towards a desk stand (but not the ugly Heil CB-1). For PPT I’d rather not use a foot switch. Ideas? 



Robert 

W9RKK