[Elecraft] DESK MICROPHONES FOR K3

[Doug Person via Elecraft]

I have used an MC-60 with my K3 since I first got it.  Never a problem 
and always good audio reports.
Doug -- K0DXV

On 7/8/2014 11:39 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
> Unless you have a burning desire for a desk mic, the Elecraft hand-mic 
> can be modified into a very decent mic. It already sounds very good - 
> but, the switch is a complete piece of junk. Mine made terrible 
> mechanical sounds each time it was pushed.
>
> The fix was quite easy: I had an extra Heil square PTT button (they 
> operate without any mechanical sound) and installed it into the 
> hand-mic case. First open the mic case and remove all the mechanical 
> switch parts. A Dremel Tool will help with the plastic molded stuff. 
> Next, you get creative with a little Bondo (auto body filler) and 
> reconstruct the case to support the new PTT switch. DO NOT GLUE THE 
> NEW SWITCH IN PLACE!!! The new switch is designed to push and lock 
> into place - make your modification to accommodate this (you may need 
> to replace the switch at some time in the future). Pop the switch into 
> place and solder the PTT lines. Reassemble the mic case.
>
> I have been using mine for well over a year and it has worked perfect 
> - no mechanical noises when the PTT is pressed. Before the mod I was 
> getting bad reports from the PTT switch's mechanical noise. Now it is 
> as quiet as VOX.
>
> And, don't get discouraged with an MC60. I have one and NEVER had any 
> problems with it - on the K3 or other rigs it has been on.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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