[Elecraft] KX3 with older Heil headset

[rich hurd WC3T]

From
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-using-CW-key-as-PTT-switch-for-voice-td7564382.html
I do this with a standard switch and a 2.5mm jack and a CM500 headset.
Works FB.










*You can use the tip contact of the ACC2 jack as a PTT input. Set
MENU:ACC2 IO to "LO=PTT". You can plug your key directly into the ACC2 jack
if it has a 2.5-mm   stereo plug. If not, you'll need an adapter like the
one supplied as   part of our KX3 accessory cable kit. 73, Wayne N6KR *

On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 9:59 PM Nr4c <nr4c at widomaker.com> wrote:

> Before plugging in the mic from Menu set mic buttons to OFF. See the
> manual about this. Also be sure Bias is OFF.
>
> You will need to tap the Transmit button to speak and again to stop.
>
> Or use VOX, see manual to set this up.
>
> Go have fun!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
> > On Apr 24, 2020, at 8:29 PM, Bert <ve3nr at bell.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I want to use an older Heil headset, with an HC-4 element, with my KX3.
> >
> > Despite having tried different settings for the microphone, I can't make
> it work.
> > Your ideas and suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
> >
> > Bert VE3NR
> >
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