[Elecraft] Handedness

Bob McGraw K4TAX rmcgraw at blomand.net
Mon Jun 3 15:51:49 EDT 2019


I use PF1 to switch between front mike input, no bias, and rear mike 
input with bias.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 6/3/2019 1:53 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
>
> On 6/3/2019 11:32 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>> Yes, but can you have a dynamic mic plugged into one and an electret mic
>> plugged in the other?
>
>
> Yes!  Or at least enough to accomplish what you're seeking.
>
> I have the Yamaha CM500 (required bias on) plugged in the rear and the 
> Kenwood (MC-60, no bias) desk mic plugged into the front.
>
> I simply switch to the mic desired in the menu, which could also be 
> done via macro.  The K3 remembers which needs bias or not, once set.
>
>
>> The K3/K3S has never supported this, and to this day, annoys the heck
>> out of me, since I have a Heil HC-4 headset (which is dynamic and
>> plugged in the rear connector) and an Elecraft hand mic (which is
>> Electret).
>>
>> I have to go digging through the menus to turn the bias on/off every
>> time I want to switch mics.  On the plus side, mic HI/LOW gain is
>> separate for front/rear connectors, but NOT the bias setting.
>>
>> Hopefully, this has been fixed for the K4.  Separate TX equalizer curves
>> should be also be supported, as well, along with mic gain, compression,
>> etc.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> -- 
> Rick NHC
>>   Dave, N8SBE
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