[Elecraft] Trouble using MH3 microphone with KX2

[Gareth M5KVK]

Hi all
I’ve typically been using my MH3 with a KX3 for /P operating from my campervan. This last week I’ve been doing some SOTA activations, so I’ve been using my KX2 instead.

I noticed a couple of issues when setting the Mic gain.

I followed the advised procedure and reduced PWR=0, TX CMP=0, squeezed the PTT and spoke normally into the MH3. I found that there was no indication at all on the ALC meter until at about MIC=65, ALC jumped to 6-7. Mic bias is on.

I also noticed on a few occasions that when operating, pressing PTT had no effect until I slightly increased the MIC gain.

The MH3 works fine on my KX3, so I’m assuming the MH3 is OK, but I can’t figure where the problem lies.

73

Gareth – M5KVK