[Elecraft] Kenwood MC-50 Mic and K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Ken,

Install an additional one at pin 8.
That will allow you to use any Kenwood dynamic mic.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/3/2017 5:18 PM, ken mcmahon wrote:
> 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 
> <mailto: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
>
>