[Elecraft] KX3 Mic input problem

[David G4DMP]

Hugh - I would have thought the best solution would be to buy the
correct 4-pole 3.5mm jack plug.  These are a standard item available
from all good component suppliers. In the UK we have them at
Maplin.co.uk under part number QT65V.  Perhaps a search on eBay might
bring up a supplier nearer you. Shorting out connections on a jack
socket cannot be a good thing by using the wrong sort of plug.

73 de David G4DMP


In a recent message, Hugh Bradley <hughbradley at gmail.com> writes
>The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up & down
>channel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack is
>placed into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To use
>digital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card.
>There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the
>up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by
>VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a.
>So the question is - how do I provide an input to the Mic socket on the KX3
>without having this problem?
>Does anyone know of a solution to this issue.
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