[Elecraft] Kenwood MC-50 Mic and K2

[ken mcmahon]

Hi Don,

Thanks, I built the K2 and have not yet installed any plugs.
I plan to install 3 at pins 1,2 and 7.

73,

Ken WZ6P



On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 12:06 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Ken,
>
> That will work OK -- BUT only if your K2 microphone configuration header
> is wired for either the Elecraft (without the bias resistor) or the Kenwood
> mic pinout.
>
> If you built the K2, you should know how it is plugged, but if you bought
> it used, check it.
>
> If the bias resistor is installed, lift the resistor lead off mic jack pin
> 1.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 1/3/2017 2:57 PM, ken mcmahon wrote:
>
>> Hi everybody,
>>
>> Here is my plan, please check me:
>>
>> Using a hybrid cable that I made for my K3 9 years ago....
>>
>> 5 pin Kenwood 'B Connector' (per the MC-50 manual) to an 8 pin DIN
>> connector (K2 connection).
>>
>> 1 - 1 AF
>> 2 - 2 PTT
>> 5 - 7 GND
>>
>>