[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

[Oscar Staudt]

The plug that comes on the microphone works just fine on the rear K3 plug.
 Plug and play...
Oscar, WB5GCX

On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Keith Hamilton <tuner at zoominternet.net>wrote:

> Just one thing I wanted to check on. The microphone plug on the
> CM500 is a stereo 1/8" plug.  The mic-in jack on the rear of the
> K3
> says "mic mono" I am not getting into trouble plugging a stereo
> plug into a mono jack am I ???
>
> 73 Keith N8CEP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe K2UF
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:58 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset
>
> Hi Keith,
>
> Yes the price has increased.  Last fall I bought a set from Amazon
> for about
> $49.00.  I dropped a monitor on that set (UGH!!!).  They still
> work but I
> bought another set just in case they stop working during a
> contest.  I also
> paid the increased price.
>
> I think you will be happy with them.  I have worn them through
> several
> contest with glasses and they are the most comfortable I have
> used.
>
> Good luck,
>
> 73  Joe K2UF
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith
> Hamilton
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:35 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset
>
> I ordered a Yamaha CM500 headset through Amazon for
> my newly completed K3. They are really nice and comfortable.
> I have kind of larger ears and they completely cover my
> ears and don't bother my glasses. My ears hurt if I wear any
> headset that lays on my ears so these will be nice. The sound
> in the earphone is good. Will be testing the mic later this
> afternoon. $59.95 from Amazon.com. I think this is a bit more
> than others have paid but I got free shipping. Thanks to the
> people who posted about this headset on the Elecraft reflector.
> I bought these with confidence that they would do a good job!
>
> 73
> Keith N8CEP
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