[Elecraft] Broken MH3

[David Thompson]

Morning all,


While working the 13 Colonies event, I found I had three of the 13 stations missing (plus the specials) and those were running only phone. I noticed K2I was on the phone portion of 40m so I sent my call (CW mode). He worked me, although it took several tries to make the exchange cross mode. At least he copies Morse.


I tried with another station, K2C, and that operator finally heard me. But all I got was a "Sorry OM, my code skills are not up to it." 


So I retrieved the MH3 for my KX3 from the case and discovered the posts for the case screws are sheared. So I squeezed the shell together and attempted the contact again. But 35w phone was not getting it done. So I finished the event short a couple of stations. But I sure enjoyed working the event.


Now to my question: Does anyone have a non-functioning MH3 who will salvage the case for me? I no longer use a microphone much but have occasional use for one so I want to keep a functioning mike in my kit.


Many thanks and 73 de AG7TX...


David Thompson
Jack of All Trades
Master of None
AG7TX