[Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

[Edward R Cole]

Walter had the best suggestions so I will follow up in that direction.

VOX is not a good choice so PTT is needed and Walter has it 
covered.  Interesting info on logic vs mic bias, etal.

Microwave gear is near as complicated as doing eme.  I have 
transverter, separate 2w PA, separate preamp, sma TR relay, sequencer 
and KX3-2M driving transverter with 1w.  All has to be mounted with 
18-inch dish on  a tripod for hand transportable station (since good 
operating spots are often not drivable).

I'm thinking to bring my handtruck for hauling battery, portable 
station in Pelican 1620 case, tripod and antenna.  Area on Keweenaw 
Peninsula of UP Michigan near Copper Harbor going to be an 
adventure.  Photos on FB and my website (after).  Janet does a fine 
job posting a daily photo record of our travels on her FB (Janet Cole).

Thanks for all the info and tips.  CM500 will get good use in my home 
station with the K3 and FT-736R, as well.

73, Ed - KL7UW

From: Walter Underwood <wunder at wunderwood.org>
To: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>,        Elecraft Reflector
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with
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You can plug the CM500 mic straight in to the KX3. You need to 
disable the mic button and make sure mic bias is on.

Or, a regular stereo to mono splitter will give cleaner bias for the 
mic and will pull out the PTT line to a separate jack. Details here:

https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/


73, Ed - KL7UW
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