[Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

With a preamp switch on the base, that is an MC-60A.

What position is the slide switch *on the microphone*?  That is the
switch that determines high vs. low impedance.  You  want it in the
"Low" (500 Ohm) position for the K2 (and K3).   There are two switches
- the one toward the rear is impedance, the one toward the front is
ON/OFF (the microphone element is disconnected in the OFF position).

If your microphone did not come with a manual, you may want to download
a copy from:  <http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/MC-60A.pdf> or
<http://www.n6wk.com/kenwood/MC-60A.pdf>

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/14/2013 7:15 PM, Mike Flowers wrote:
> My MC-60 mic says on the bottom by the switch 'mic amp' in/out.   There
> isn't an 'A' on the Kenwood trim on the front - just MC-60.   Although it
> may be an MC-60A, there is no visible designation as such.
>
> - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3 Addict, Maui
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 4:12 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2
>
> The MC-60 (not A) schematic that I see on the G4WPW website indicates that
> the switch changes from low impedance to high impedance.  For use with the
> K3 and other modern transceivers the switch should be in the low impedance
> position.
>   From the schematic, I cannot understand an "out" label on the switch.
> If you have an MC-60A, then "out" would be reasonable referring to the
> preamp either in or out.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/14/2013 6:53 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
>> It's a MC-60 and the switch is "Out".
>>
>>
>
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