[Elecraft] MC-60 microphone

[Phil Wheeler]

I use a Kenwood hand mike (M43?) with the K3. My very early MH2's button is too stiff, but I still use it on those rare times when I use my K3 on SSB. Since I  have the Rework Eliminator in the K2 I'll eventually set it up to use the Kenwood mic. 

Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S

> On Nov 13, 2014, at 09:14, Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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