[Elecraft] Using Apple earbuds with mic on KX3 ?

[Phil Hystad]

When I operate portable with my KX3 I am often favoring my Apple iPhone earbuds over other headsets.  I have no measure of whether these are better or worse then others (I also own CM500 but it is big and bulky) -- but they work fine for me so far.  And, in portable ops, I have been 100 percent CW so voice quality has not been an issue.

But...

If I wanted to switch to SSB for some reason I am thinking: "Is there a way to use the mic that is integrated with these iPhone earbuds?".

In a perfect world where there is no resistance nor taxes, this would work without any special plugs or jacks just like it works on my iPhone but I don't expect that.  Has anyone done this?  Has anyone adapted this mic for use on the KX3?  I don't even know the mic technology (electret, dynamic, etc.).

73, phil, K7PEH