Bill Is this the one you are talking about?
file:///C:/Users/Mike/Downloads/FG-26163-000.pdf Mike va3mw On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM, Bill NY9H <n...@arrl.net> wrote: > and what do you think Bob Heil pays for the element in his imported > stuff???? > less than $ 2 ,,, > > Nothing the matter with buying Bob's stuff. > I think you see that his elements are very similar to knowles capsules, > which are actually manufactured in Il. > > do not forget that all elecraft sets can eq OUT the bottom end , and boost > the > upper mids like Bob does with his stuff. Shure Bros products long preceded > the hi end boost.... see the 1978 literature,,,444 > > Many years Shure rep , before that was Sennheiser & AKG representative. > > bill > > > > At 04:05 PM 10/27/2014, you wrote: > >> Let me add my 2 cents. >> >> I heard so much crap audio this weekend, that all I can recommend is that >> you use a Mic element purpose designed for the job of SSB QRP >> communications. I have recordings of good and bad examples that I will >> assemble into something useful at some point. >> >> I heard guys with big wide signals that I could not understand who were >> running lots of power. I also worked many QRP guys with amazing audio >> that >> was correctly shaped for SSB. Don't kid yourself, that $2 computer mic, >> while it sounds ok locally doesn't cut it when you need your signal to be >> understood. This is not about FM full range audio. This is about being >> heard and understood. >> >> Bob Heil spent lots of time designing the right mic element for SSB >> communications. He did this with input from Bell Labs. Leo Laporte did >> a >> great interview with Bob where he describes why he did it. >> >> Since you asked, my choice every time is the HC5 with the right cables. >> Keep a close eye on your ALC settings too. Your KX3 will work just fine >> and you will be heard. >> >> 73, Mike va3mw >> >> >> On Sun, Oct 26, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> > Tim, >> > >> > You can use many headsets and microphones with the KX3 - *IF* you are >> > willing to build an adapter. >> > I have my homebrew adapter for the CM500 headset that works just fine, >> but >> > if you are not able/willing to build your own adapter, order the >> Elecraft >> > MH3 microphone - it works just fine. >> > >> > Computer type microphones and headsets can be made to work, but because >> > the tip and ring are connected together, there is some special >> > considerations to be had when choosing the bias - they work OK with bias >> > turned off, but then will be using the source for digital voltage in >> the K3 >> > to bias the microphone which can cause noise in the signal. While it >> will >> > work, a proper adapter will provide better quality results. That is >> why I >> > built the adapter for my CM500. >> > >> > 73, >> > Don W3FPR >> > >> > On 10/26/2014 5:14 PM, Timothy Gordish wrote: >> > >> >> I have several microphones on hand and wondering if any will work with >> my >> >> soon to be order KX3. >> >> >> >> My preference is a Heil Pro-Set Plus which has two crystal elements >> and a >> >> phase reverse switch. By far the most comfortable headset I have ever >> >> use. Can I use these with an appropriate adapter? >> >> >> >> Then I have a Yaesu HT speaker mic with the correct 4 conductor >> connector >> >> used with a VX-5. >> >> >> >> Then I have a headset with the same connector which I used with a HP >> >> netbook. Cheep but sufficient. >> >> >> >> Will any of these work, or should I just order the Elecraft hand mike? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ >> > Elecraft mailing list >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > Message delivered to va...@portcredit.net >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@arrl.net >> > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
