I've used a couple different non-Elecraft Heil headsets with my K2. I use the standard Heil Proset Plus which has both the HC4 & HC5 elements as well as the BM-5 (I think that is the model, single earpiece with an HC5 element I think). The only thing I did to the K2 was modify one resistor, R14 on the KSB2, from 1k to 10k, to get extra gain. I've gotten great signal reports from other stations while I use SSB, however I use much more CW with the K2 than SSB. You should be able to keep your existing Heil headset rather than spending more money for the Elecraft version.
Mark, NK8Q K2 4786 >From: Ken Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Tue Mar 21 10:57:39 CST 2006 >To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Proset question >Hi All, > >Just ordered a K2 last week and am looking forward to >melting some solder and having some fun! > >I see that Elecraft offers a Heil Proset tailored to >the K2. Ironically, I bought a Proset just a few >months ago with the HC4 element. > >Can anyone tell me how superior the mic in the >Elecraft Proset is to the HC4 element in the set I >currently own? (I'm really hoping someone will tell >me I can keep the set I have, but an objective opinion >would always be preferred!) 8-) > >Thanks and 73, > >Ken Alexander >VE3HLS >_______________________________________________ >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
