[Elecraft] MH3 Mic

[Gary Smith]

You mentioned issues with cracks in the 
MH3 mic. I haven't experienced that with 
my MH4, in fact with my recent order for a 
K4, I ordered an additional MH4 so I can 
have one with the K3s as well.

But as to repairing plastic cracks, 
depending on where they are, you might 
want to get some plastic epoxy and repair 
from the inside. Nothing will make the 
crack disappear but you'll stop the old 
ones from expanding. Do it from the inside 
will be the cleanest way.

A couple days ago I picked up a plastic 
funnel where it has sat since last fall. I 
used the tab on its edge to pick it up, 
the funnel fell off, breaking at the tab. 
Plastic just won't ever last.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
> cracks in the case.  I returned my first one to Elecraft and received
> this one at a reduced price.  This time I asked about the proper
> adhesive to hold it together.  The answer: "As the hand microphones
> are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I will pass the word
> internally,  . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair them, we do
> not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use." I'm concerned this is
> the answer for all third party components!
> 
> Anyone have any ideas on a glue that will work.  I've tried several. 
> Next step is rewire a $20 ebay speaker-mic. K5WTS