My pre-built K2 (SN567) came with one of those MC-43 handheld mics that come with every Kenwood ever sold, I think. I thought they were just used to cover up the unsightly mic jack on the front of the rig, but turns out it is a pretty good mic. I hope I'm right about this, but I think Don W3FPR even recommends their use with the K2. I've only made one SSB contact with my K2. It was a few months ago on 15 meters. There were 4 VKs on the air and NOBODY else. One called CQ and I returned the call. I was running 5 watts 'cuz I forgot to run it up higher after being on CW. The mic must have been up to the job. I got a 559 and a clean audio report.
Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Reed Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Microphones Gang, Just put the SSB board in my K2 [S/N 4858]. I have tried my Shure 444 with the K2 and seem to have no drive. I think I will try a portable telephone headset. I will need to get some bias for the mike from the K2 then I'll find out if I have a problem with the SSB board or my old trusty 444. Would like to hear from those who have used cheap/nonstandard microphones with the K2. Wayne K9NE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
