[Elecraft] Kenwood microphone

[Richard Lamont]

On 27/06/17 09:56, G4GNX wrote:

> Is anyone using a Kenwood MC-50 (dynamic) as a desk mic? If so, what settings are you using on the K3?
> 
> I am finding that setting FPl or FPH and tapping ‘7’, then turning the mic gain way high, is the only way to get 5 bars on the ALC. I don’t think I should need to have the extra gain switched in, which is really only for low output devices.

In amateur radio, a dynamic desk mic is a relatively low output device.

Dynamic mics produce (very roughly) 20 dB less output voltage than
capacitor mics, and desk mics are typically used further from the
operator's mouth than other types.

Use the extra gain and don't worry. It's perfectly normal.


73,
Richard G4DYA