[Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

[Stephen Roberts]

There is no "A" anywhere indicated on the microphone or base. Preamp is off and switch is on low impedence. When I plug it in I get a continuous series if dits and no response from any of the controls on the unit.

Steve
W1SFR


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On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com> wrote:

> 
> 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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