[Elecraft] KX3 mic jack *will* work with other mics/headsets having a regular stereo plug

Wayne Burdick

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:22:53 AM12/29/11

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In response to a few questions on this topic:

The KX3 has a 4-circuit 3.5-mm jack, allowing for UP/DN and PTT
controls as well a mic audio shield ground. The MH3 has a matching plug.

However, the mic jack can also be used with mics having a 3-circuit
(stereo) plug. These will not provide PTT or UP/DN controls, but can
still be used with VOX or the XMIT switch (equivalent to PTT). Two
menu entries are provided for mic configuration: one to turn bias on/
off and another to turn the UP/DN buttons on/off.

Heil headsets with two stereo plugs (one for stereo receive audio, the
other for the mic) can be used. Generic computer headsets with these
two plugs will also work.

There are very small, pivoting mics available from places like Fry's
that have a 3-circuit plug. These are compatible with the KX3's mic
jack, too, and in fact allow you to use the KX3 like an HT (in a pinch).

We'll expand our list of compatible mics over time.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:27:54 AM12/29/11

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Ok next question. Will you be selling the heil headphones, or is the one already on the site compatible with the configuration?
a kosher ham

Bruce Beford

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:32:53 AM12/29/11

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Thanks, Wayne.
There are also small "gooseneck" type microphones that terminate in a 3.5 mm
3-conductor right angle plug. These are very inexpensive. Search eBay for
3.5mm mic for examples. One of these could probably be used on the KX3 in a
desktop configuration.
73,
Bruce, N1RX

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Subject: [KX3] KX3 mic jack *will* work with other mics/headsets having a
regular stereo plug

Wayne Burdick

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:41:42 AM12/29/11

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The Heil Proset-K2 works with the KX3 and is already available on our
website. We'll look into the Traveller and others.

In either case you would use the KX3's XMIT switch to do PTT.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 29, 2011, at 8:27 AM, va3...@gmail.com wrote:

> Ok next question. Will you be selling the heil headphones, or is the
> one already on the site compatible with the configuration?

Wayne Burdick

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:43:35 AM12/29/11

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These should work. You'd just set up the MIC BIAS menu entry as
required, and set MIC BTN to OFF.

Wayne

On Dec 29, 2011, at 8:32 AM, Bruce Beford wrote:

> Thanks, Wayne.
> There are also small "gooseneck" type microphones that terminate in
> a 3.5 mm
> 3-conductor right angle plug. These are very inexpensive. Search
> eBay for
> 3.5mm mic for examples. One of these could probably be used on the
> KX3 in a
> desktop configuration.
> 73,
> Bruce, N1RX

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George Cortez Jr

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:47:00 AM12/29/11

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Excellent. will there be any ptt via software or serial?

George Ne2i

Wayne Burdick

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Dec 29, 2011, 11:49:39 AM12/29/11

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Yes.
Wayne

On Dec 29, 2011, at 8:47 AM, George Cortez Jr wrote:

> Excellent. will there be any ptt via software or serial?
>
> George Ne2i

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W0FK

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Dec 29, 2011, 1:45:30 PM12/29/11

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Wayne, the Heil headsets I have (Pro Set Elite and Pro-Set Plus) have
2-circuit (mono) plugs on the mic element, which hook into my K3 via a Heil
AD-1 8-pin adapter. Will those work as is into the KX3, or is a 2-circuit to
3-circuit adapter needed?

73,
Lou, W0FK

wayne burdick wrote
>
> ***

>
> Heil headsets with two stereo plugs (one for stereo receive audio, the
> other for the mic) can be used. Generic computer headsets with these
> two plugs will also work.
>

> ***
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>

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Eugene Balinski

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Dec 29, 2011, 5:17:24 PM12/29/11

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I was hoping for an Elecraft speaker-mic or a tactical
style handset like an H-250 equivalent....

72/73
K1NR
KX3 SN (TBD)

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Don Wilhelm

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Dec 29, 2011, 5:30:22 PM12/29/11

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I believe the original question was in regards to the Yamaha CM500, and
with Wayne's assurance that a 3 circuit jack will work, then the answer
is YES - just plug in the MIC plug of the CM500 and it should work. Use
the XMIT switch for PTT or use VOX - no adapter necessary.
If one wants a PTT switch, the adapter box I mentioned earlier would be
required, or some other form of PTT input such as the serial port control.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/29/2011 11:22 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> In response to a few questions on this topic:
>
> The KX3 has a 4-circuit 3.5-mm jack, allowing for UP/DN and PTT
> controls as well a mic audio shield ground. The MH3 has a matching plug.
>
> However, the mic jack can also be used with mics having a 3-circuit
> (stereo) plug. These will not provide PTT or UP/DN controls, but can
> still be used with VOX or the XMIT switch (equivalent to PTT). Two
> menu entries are provided for mic configuration: one to turn bias on/
> off and another to turn the UP/DN buttons on/off.
>
> Heil headsets with two stereo plugs (one for stereo receive audio, the
> other for the mic) can be used. Generic computer headsets with these
> two plugs will also work.
>
> There are very small, pivoting mics available from places like Fry's
> that have a 3-circuit plug. These are compatible with the KX3's mic
> jack, too, and in fact allow you to use the KX3 like an HT (in a pinch).
>
> We'll expand our list of compatible mics over time.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>

Wayne Burdick

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Dec 29, 2011, 7:43:42 PM12/29/11

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I'm pretty sure no adapter is needed, but I'll verify this.

Wayne

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