[Elecraft] KX3 jacks and connections

[Wayne Burdick]

I can't answer this question specifically (yet), but nearly any wired  
or bluetooth headset could be adapted to work with the KX3 given the  
right adapters.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 30, 2011, at 2:50 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

> Wayne,
>
> Whilst paying attention to the Mic wiring discussion I wonder about  
> using the KX3 as a Mobile HF rig.
>
> Am I correct in thinking the Elecraft Mic will function nicely, but,  
> to enable hands free use are you looking at whatwill be a suitable  
> headset including PTT will suit, as in my case VOX is not an option.
>
> Ambient noise in the vehicle is one issue, my constant fidgeting is  
> another issue entirely...:-(
>
> 73 and HNY
>
> Gary
>
> On 31 December 2011 08:39, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> The KX3 should only be used as an HT when that's the only option. As
> HTs go, it's pretty large. That said, I believe the KX3 works pretty
> well for short HT-style QSOs. The speaker is right next to your ear,
> and you can use VOX if tapping XMIT doesn't suit you.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
> On Dec 30, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote:
>
> > I must add one small point that I had NOT explained or addressed
> > well, at all!
> >
> > - Yes, the mini-mic, or the small mic that is from Fry's will indeed
> > work.
> >
> > This plan will mean that one would have to pick up, and hold the
> > radio, I am assuming.  This, or the mic gain will have to be set
> > rather high to enable the proper audio will be made available to the
> > transmitter.  (This higher gain setting might allow more "room
> > noise," of course.)
> >
> > If the desired use of the radio's "mini mic" is to be close-talked,
> > to MINIMIZE the possibility of "room noise," one would have to get
> > closer to the radio, possibly by leaning in, or by picking the KX3
> > up, and operating it like a HT, as was previously suggested.  Yeah,
> > still not the best, I am thinking: There is the possibility of
> > bumping a control unintentionally, or having to "endure" the
> > hardship of holding the radio in one's hand(s) to achieve the HT-
> > like environment.  (Nah; Hand mic with PTT or VOX operation seems
> > more attractive.)
> >
> > 73;    -Mike-    KØJTA
> >
> >
> > On 12/30/11 3:02 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> >> Mike Schwendeman wrote:
> >>>
> >>
> >>> First, he said that the 3-circuit plug will not offer
> >>> PTT.  Then, he offered that the 3-circuit devices from FRY'S, as  
> an
> >>> example, would allow one to use the KX3 as a handheld radio.
> >>
> >> The XMIT switch would be used with any 3-circuit mic, such as the
> >> one from Fry's. This switch is about 1" from the mic jack and
> >> convenient to use.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> In view of the fact that a 4-circuit has the (assumed) ground, mic
> >>> audio/bias, PTT and up-down functions, could it not have been
> >>> possible
> >>> to "allow" a person to use a 3-circuit plug, and enjoy the normal
> >>> (expected) functions of mic-with-PTT, and "ignore" the up-down
> >>> functions?
> >>
> >> It would certainly be possible to create a small adapter that
> >> brings PTT out separately, or rewire a mic with a 3-circuit plug to
> >> work with the KX3's PTT line. We could also allow reuse of a
> >> different I/O pin for PTT with a menu entry.
> >>
> >> UP/DN function conflicts (voltage levels) could be resolved by
> >> setting MENU:MIC BTN to OFF.
> >>
> >> This will evolve further as needed based on customer feedback, such
> >> as yours.
> >>
> >>>
> >> 73,
> >> Wayne
> >> N6KR
> >>
> >>
>
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