[Elecraft] Heil HC-5 Taiwanese Equivalent?

[Fernando Sindeaux]

Dear Tony,
I also use an original Heil HC-5 with my KX3 and K3, with the best audio report I ever had received.
Unfortunately is a little hard to find one nowadays. And when someone offer one, ask an abusive price, $100.00!!!!! Just for the element!!!
Beware of the new version HC-5.1!!!!! It’s very bad audio and output level as well. Just read some comments and reviews!
Best regards,
Fernando, PY1BL


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> On Feb 1, 2021, at 4:49 AM, Tony <73guddx at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> All:
> 
> I was looking an original Heil HC-5 microphone element for my KX3 when I came across this unit from an unknown manufacturer in Tawain:
> 
> See: https://www.electronicsurplus.com/qw442-1740-audio-microphones-element-only-miniature
> 
> There's no frequency response curve or other information other than a comment about the element favoring higher frequencies. I've emailed the seller to find out more.
> 
> I have an original HC-5 that produces excellent communications audio with my K3S and it would be nice to find one for the KX3. If anyone has an original HC-5 laying around, please let me know.
> 
> Tony
> 
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