[Elecraft] Now which mic can I use.

[Michael Walker]

Bill

Is this the one you are talking about?

file:///C:/Users/Mike/Downloads/FG-26163-000.pdf

Mike va3mw


On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM, Bill NY9H <ny9h at arrl.net> wrote:

> and what do you think Bob Heil pays for the element in his imported
> stuff????
>   less than $ 2 ,,,
>
> Nothing the matter with buying Bob's stuff.
> I think you see that his elements are very similar to knowles capsules,
> which are actually manufactured in Il.
>
> do not forget that all elecraft sets can eq OUT the bottom end , and boost
> the
> upper mids like Bob  does with his stuff. Shure Bros products long preceded
> the hi end boost....  see  the 1978 literature,,,444
>
> Many years Shure rep ,  before that was  Sennheiser  & AKG representative.
>
> bill
>
>
>
> At 04:05 PM 10/27/2014, you wrote:
>
>> Let me add my 2 cents.
>>
>> I heard so much crap audio this weekend, that all I can recommend is that
>> you use a Mic element purpose designed for the job of SSB QRP
>> communications.  I have recordings of good and bad examples that I will
>> assemble into something useful at some point.
>>
>> I heard guys with big wide signals that I could not understand who were
>> running lots of power.  I also worked many QRP guys with amazing audio
>> that
>> was correctly shaped for SSB.  Don't kid yourself, that $2 computer mic,
>> while it sounds ok locally doesn't cut it when you need your signal to be
>> understood.   This is not about FM full range audio.  This is about being
>> heard and understood.
>>
>> Bob Heil spent lots of time designing the right mic element for SSB
>> communications.  He did this with input from Bell Labs.   Leo Laporte did
>> a
>> great interview with Bob where he describes why he did it.
>>
>> Since you asked, my choice every time is the HC5 with the right cables.
>> Keep a close eye on your ALC settings too.  Your KX3 will work just fine
>> and you will be heard.
>>
>> 73, Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 26, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Tim,
>> >
>> > You can use many headsets and microphones with the KX3 - *IF* you are
>> > willing to build an adapter.
>> > I have my homebrew adapter for the CM500 headset that works just fine,
>> but
>> > if you are not able/willing to build your own adapter, order the
>> Elecraft
>> > MH3 microphone - it works just fine.
>> >
>> > Computer type microphones and headsets can be made to work, but because
>> > the tip and ring are connected together, there is some special
>> > considerations to be had when choosing the bias - they work OK with bias
>> > turned off, but then will be using the source for digital voltage in
>> the K3
>> > to bias the microphone which can cause noise in the signal.  While it
>> will
>> > work, a proper adapter will provide better quality results.  That is
>> why I
>> > built the adapter for my CM500.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Don W3FPR
>> >
>> > On 10/26/2014 5:14 PM, Timothy Gordish wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have several microphones on hand and wondering if any will work with
>> my
>> >> soon to be order KX3.
>> >>
>> >> My preference is a Heil Pro-Set Plus which has two crystal elements
>> and a
>> >> phase reverse switch.  By far the most comfortable headset I have ever
>> >> use.  Can I use these with an appropriate adapter?
>> >>
>> >> Then I have a Yaesu HT speaker mic with the correct 4 conductor
>> connector
>> >> used with a VX-5.
>> >>
>> >> Then I have a headset with the same connector which I used with a HP
>> >> netbook.  Cheep but sufficient.
>> >>
>> >> Will any of these work, or should I just order the Elecraft hand mike?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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