[Elecraft] K2 and headset

[Dominic Baines]

Hi,

Anyone got a working K2 with a non Heil/Elecraft headset? $165 seems a 
tad pricy.

I'm thinking a PC/Gaming/Skype headset (I use a Logitech PC 860 which 
has a noise cancelling mic with KX3 no problem) and keep the two 3.5mm 
connectors audio stereo, mike mono (usually). Either light weight or aka 
tank commander over the ear type.

Will need to make up an adapter with a set of Y leads for the K2 8 pin 
Foster and the Audio socket next to it the headset will plug into the 
audio directly.

I assume the mic (will need BIAS) so will need to set the jumpers and 
connect the 5.6K resistor pins 1-6 and mic AF between 1 and 7 or 8 
(0.1uF between them) or use a rework eliminator.

I note that there is a PTT in the 8 pin foster (as long as connected the 
jumper to pin 2 so you 'could' wire a foot switch or something into the 
'adapter'. Likewise pin 3 (down) pin 4 (up) if really wanted.

72

Dom
M1KTA