[Elecraft] Microphone/Headset for K3S

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > For example, I have an excellent, high-quality, computer headset with
 > mike.  Can I use it?

Yes, you will likely need to have bias on for whichever mic jack you
use.

> It has the standard PC 1/8" jacks, so I assume I'd need some sort of
> adapters. But what about for the mike?  And how do I add a PTT pedal
> or switch?

You can either plug it directly into the 3.5mm jacks on the rear panel
and program a function key (typically PF1) to turn the speaker(s) On/Off
or you can use an 1/8" to 1/4" adapter for the headphones and a Heil
AD1-K (Kenwood) adapter to connect the mic to the front panel (Foster)
mic jack.  You could also build your own equivalent of the AD1-K with
an 8 pin mic plug and a couple in-line female jacks for the 1/8" mic
plug and PTT.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 12/18/2015 2:58 PM, Juliean Galak wrote:
> I'm a new ham, just licensed a few months ago, and am planning on a K3S as
> my first HF radio.  To that end, I'm a bit confused by the issue of
> headphones/microphones.  Specifically, what kind of plugs do I need to use?
>
> For example, I have an excellent, high-quality, computer headset with
> mike.  Can I use it?  It has the standard PC 1/8" jacks, so I assume I'd
> need some sort of adapters.  For headphones, that's likely just a 1/8"
> stereo to 1/4" stereo adapter, right?  But what about for the mike?  And
> how do I add a PTT pedal or switch?
>
> Thanks,
>