And the HC-5 sounds very nice with the K3.

73,

Tony W7GO

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Phil,
>
> You would have to rewire the HM-36 for use with the K3 - the K3 uses a 
> fixed microphone jack pinout (unlike the K2 which can be configured or 
> many microphones).  The Heil B10 microphone can be used if you change 
> the Heil adapter to a Kenwood type 9or create your own adapter.  The 
> tone of your question tells me that you are capable of building your own 
> adapter.  Download the Elecraft K3 manual to see the microphone jack pinout.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Phillip Zminda wrote:
>   
>> I recently sold my Ten-Tec Omni VI and about to buy a K3. I have a  
>> Heil B10 boom  headset wired with the Ten-Tec 4-pin connector. I  
>> believe it has the HC-5 element. I'm not a heavy phone operator but  
>> use the headset for contests. I also have a K2 with an ICOM HM-36 mic.  
>> Is the BM-10 worth keeping for the K3? Do I only need to re-wire the 4- 
>> pin connector to the correct pin-outs for a K3 or am I better off  
>> parting with the BM-10 for a more compatible mic? How is the HM-36 as  
>> a mic for the K3? Any comments appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Phil N3ZP
>>
>>   
>>     
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