[Elecraft] MC-60 microphone

[Phil Hystad]

I once had an MC-60 mic, brand new at the time several years ago.  I got rid of it after about 6 months.  Thought it was the worst mic I ever owned.  Well, not quite the worst -- but I never did like anything about it.  Since I am on SSB so rare these days, mostly CW, I just use the stock K3 hand mic and it works great.

Since I have zero use for VOX, and the idea of a foot switch is a total anathema to me, the Elecraft MH2 works great.  I might get a couple of backup MH2 mics just in case mine gets dirty.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Nov 13, 2014, at 8:47 AM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> eleMy MC-60 acts similarly. I've taken it apart, cleaned contacts, etc. to no avail. I suspect the "for years" part is the issue.
> 
> There are some sites which discuss repairing the MC-60. Since I have other mics, I've pretty much given up on mine.
> 
> Phil W7OX
> 
> On 11/13/14 6:54 AM, Leroy Marion wrote:
>> Here is a different problem for K2 gurus:
>> 
>>  
>>    Using a Kenwood MC-60, when keyed it toggles the K2 into transmit,
>> 
>> and won't come out of transmit until you cycle power switch.
>> 
>>   Hand mic or Heil  with foot switch works fine.
>> 
>> Batteries in or out of MC-60 makes no difference. It worked for
>> 
>> Years normally.
>> 
>>                                    ???
>> 
>>                                                 Leroy AB7CE
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