[Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> When I plug it in I get a continuous series if dits and no response
> from any of the controls on the unit.

I am not a K2 user but I recall the PTT line is also the "dit" line
of the keyer if the keyer is enabled.  Have you checked the "Lock"
switch on the microphone base?

> Well looking at the schematic, it is an "A" so I guess it's not
> suitable for the K2.

Well, I disagree.  However, if you can't make it work and would like
to unload it, contact me off the lost.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/15/2013 8:25 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
> 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
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> 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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