[Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

[Mike Schwendeman]

I may stand corrected, if your assumption is correct.  (I have NO 
problem in admitting an error.)  But, it does NOT seem that a 3-circuit 
plug will be permitted access to the PTT function.  -Again, I really do 
not know.  All I have to go by is the previously-copied entry from a 
person who appears to be knowledgeable of this radio.

Yes, if one plugs in a 3-circuit mic, the audio will indeed be passed to 
the radio.  -It is the (lack of) PTT function that is seemingly 
"missing" to me, if the 3-circuit plug is employed.

The bottom line comes down to an "assumed convenience," without having 
to drive 20 minutes one-way (in my case) to the nearest Radio Shack 
store to buy, then assemble a 4-circuit plug.  (Which would hopefully be 
done CORRECTLY, avoiding a possible boo-boo.)

73!     -Mike-     KØJTA


On 12/30/11 2:53 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I believe you either misunderstood, or you do not have a good mental 
> image of the small microphone Wayne was talking about.
>
> I don't see any inconsistency.  The small microphone mentioned is a 
> right angled mic that is quite small and fits directly on the KX3 (no 
> cord) and it has a 3 circuit plug.  See 
> http://www.frys.com/product/5940534?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG for 
> one example.  It would allow the KX3 to be handheld and the XMIT 
> button on the KX3 can be used instead of PTT.
>
> As a matter of fact Wayne has said that the placement of the internal 
> speaker was also so the KX3 could be used like a handheld
>
> It seems to be a good design choice to me.
> If you have a corded microphone with the 4 circuit plug, then you have 
> full use of Mic AF, PTT and the UP/DN buttons, but if it is a 3 
> circuit plug, you will only have the Mic AF.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/30/2011 3:01 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote:
>> The KX3's mic connector design-choice is a puzzle to me...