[Elecraft] KX3 with older Heil headset

[Nr4c]

Thanks for this tip. I knew there was a PTT input somewhere else on the radio besides the rings on the mic jack. My prev posts were from memory, however I sold my KX3 when the K3S was announced. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:10 PM, rich hurd WC3T <rich at wc3t.us> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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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