[Elecraft] Kx2 questions

[Jim Nestor]

Phil,

Correction: earbuds in- question are from iPhone 5 and have 4-conductor plug. They do work with the iPhone but not with KX2.

Jim, WK8G

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> On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
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> My Apple earbuds with 4-conductor do work on my KX2, Jim.
> 
> Phil W7OX
> 
>> On 7/21/16 5:31 PM, Jim Nestor wrote:
>> Just got my KX2 with ATU & internal battery. Waiting on my paddles. Have a number of power sources & antennas to try. Meantime, I have a couple of questions.
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>> 1) cabling for digital modes. Looking to run PSK-31 & WSJT-X. Am experienced with those modes on Icom 756 Pro II, Flex 1500, and K3. All I need is the cables. From looking at the schematics it looks like all  I need is a couple of 1/8" stereo Male-to-Male cables. No real question about the receive side. Looks like the transmit side (KX2 mic input) is a 4-conductor jack with separate signal & logic grounds. Will it work with a 3-conductor cable which would seem to short the grounds together?
>> 
>> BTW, I discovered that Apple iPod earbuds (4-conductor plug) don't work. I tried pushing the plug all the way in, and pulling it out part way. No joy. My expensive Bose earphone work well, as do my inexpensive over-the-ear "cans". Looking for a set of earbuds with 3-conductor plug to keep the package small.
>> 
>> 2) can anybody recommend a small (cheap) headset? Maybe a computer, telephone, or gaming headset?  I'll probably spring for the MH3, but would like a hands-free option.
>> 
>> KX2 is going along  to a family reunion this weekend. We are both looking forward to it.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Jim, WK8G
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