[Elecraft] Kx2 questions

[Phil Wheeler]

What correction, Jim?  Mine are from an iPhone 5s 
and work fine with KX2, KX3, various MP3 players, 
etc. They look like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-EarPods-Genuine-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00HVVONP4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469149621&sr=8-4&keywords=apple+earbuds

Caveat: I use only the right side because my left 
ear doesn't work

Phil W7OX

On 7/21/16 6:02 PM, Jim Nestor wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Phil Wheeler 
> <w7ox at socal.rr.com <mailto:w7ox at socal.rr.com>> 
> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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
>>