Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
I know Morse. I operate CW 95% of the time. My order is for a long-promised and non-delivery-updated power amp for a K3/10. And before you come up with some BS about "now's a good time to try QRP", I've operated 11 of the last 12 years at 5W or less. The fact is, Elecraft's poor communications on all these delays is inexcusable. I've been an Elecraft fan and supporter ever since I purchased my first Elecraft rig over 10 years ago, and recommended them to many for their superior products and excellent customer service. That is over. You people who are calling us whiners because of the poor customer service we have received from Elecraft are doing the company a huge disservice, as you're just pouring salt in the wound with snide comments. Lee, AA4GA On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 2:07 PM Dan Presley wrote: > This is a good excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built > in mic. I’m also sure you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in > need of one. As far as the complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian > mobile activity..do you see the CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about > actually using their products in a creative way?? This is what makes > Elecraft such a good company to support. Are there supply issues? Sure,and > why have them wasting time with constant updates that say nothing new? I’d > rather have the precious labor time used to address the actual issues. And > lastly..maybe people should just get outside and use the radios as they > were intended. Better for your mental and physical health instead of > sitting around finding things to nitpick about a small company trying to > make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m taking the KX2 and AX2 to Mary’s > peak in the central coast range of Oregon. Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. At > age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot more fun than sitting around > reading emails or watching the tube. > > Dan Presley 503-701-3871 > danpresley@me. com > n7...@arrl.net > > > > On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette wrote: > > > > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a > > mic. I wasn't going to need it. > > > > K4TO > > > >> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote: > >> > >> No shortage of keys, guys. > >> > >> Kent > >> K9ZTV > >> __ > >> 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 k...@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 n7...@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 lee.hi...@gmail.com __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
When I ordered my KX3, the mic was optional and I didn't order it. If you think this topic is about microphones, you're not paying attention. Lee, AA4GA On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 8:29 AM Dave Sublette wrote: > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a > mic. I wasn't going to need it. > > K4TO > > On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote: > > > No shortage of keys, guys. > > > > Kent > > K9ZTV > > __ > > 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 k...@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 lee.hi...@gmail.com > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
Friends, Why bring up the CW v SSB canard. There is a supply issue. I too prefer Wayne to stick to engineering new features and work arounds. It is good that on iccassion he lets us know what he is doing. Wayne and Eric are active hams. A complaint was warranted but Elecraft is a small first class company in a struggle. They are not alone. Peace my good friends - your points are well made. Elecraft is under pressure and I just pray her principals do not retire at the normal age. As much as I appreciate the market, please do not go the Drake or TenTec route. So many fine marks are but a memory. 73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Galaxy Original message From: Dan Presley Date: 08/10/2022 19:07 (GMT+00:00) To: k...@arrl.net Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic This is a good excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built in mic. I’m also sure you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in need of one. As far as the complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian mobile activity..do you see the CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about actually using their products in a creative way?? This is what makes Elecraft such a good company to support. Are there supply issues? Sure,and why have them wasting time with constant updates that say nothing new? I’d rather have the precious labor time used to address the actual issues. And lastly..maybe people should just get outside and use the radios as they were intended. Better for your mental and physical health instead of sitting around finding things to nitpick about a small company trying to make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m taking the KX2 and AX2 to Mary’s peak in the central coast range of Oregon. Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. At age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot more fun than sitting around reading emails or watching the tube. Dan Presley 503-701-3871danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net> On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette wrote:> > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a> mic. I wasn't going to need it.> > K4TO> >> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote:>> >> No shortage of keys, guys.>> >> Kent>> K9ZTV>> __>> 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 k...@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 n7...@arrl.net __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to turnb...@net1.ie __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
This is a good excuse to learn CW. Or-the KX2 has a perfectly good built in mic. I’m also sure you could adapt a different mic if you’re really in need of one. As far as the complaint about Wayne posting his pedestrian mobile activity..do you see the CEO of ICOM Yaesu or Kenwood posting about actually using their products in a creative way?? This is what makes Elecraft such a good company to support. Are there supply issues? Sure,and why have them wasting time with constant updates that say nothing new? I’d rather have the precious labor time used to address the actual issues. And lastly..maybe people should just get outside and use the radios as they were intended. Better for your mental and physical health instead of sitting around finding things to nitpick about a small company trying to make innovative products. Tomorrow I’m taking the KX2 and AX2 to Mary’s peak in the central coast range of Oregon. Hiking and SOTA at 4500 feet. At age 71 I go slow but I’m going and boy a lot more fun than sitting around reading emails or watching the tube. Dan Presley 503-701-3871 danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net > On Oct 8, 2022, at 05:29, Dave Sublette wrote: > > As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a > mic. I wasn't going to need it. > > K4TO > >> On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote: >> >> No shortage of keys, guys. >> >> Kent >> K9ZTV >> __ >> 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 k...@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 n7...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a mic. I wasn't going to need it. K4TO On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote: > No shortage of keys, guys. > > Kent > K9ZTV > __ > 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 k...@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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
No shortage of keys, guys. Kent K9ZTV __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
I guessed that but I hope the lack of the Elecraft MH3 isn't preventing them from using KX2. I know what I would do. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/10/2022 18:38, Wes wrote: I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these guys bought and paid for the MH3. Wes N7WS On 10/7/2022 1:24 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset with the K3. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ 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 mike.har...@horizon.co.fk __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these guys bought and paid for the MH3. Wes N7WS On 10/7/2022 1:24 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset with the K3. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mic
Unfortunately Eric the Alex Mic has been discontinued for several years and there isn’t any new/old stock around only if one shows up on the used market. I’ve been looking and watching out for one for several years now and kicking myself for not buying one when they were first offered. Skip Davis, NC9O Sent from my iPad __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mic
I really like the AlexMic--a speaker mic for the KX2/KX3 with lots of RX audio. Rechargeable battery. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 9:26 AM James Cizek wrote: > Mike, you confirmed what I had been wondering about.. and it sounds like > the radio will ship without the mic which is just awesome to hear! > > Thanks for the info. Glad to hear things are still rolling out the door at > whatever pace they can get the parts in. > > Have a great weekend all, and GL in WPX if you are participating! > 73 > James > KI0KN > > On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 6:22 PM Mike Smith VE9AA > wrote: > > > I got my shack-in-a-box KX2 last month (I did wait 8 or 9 weeks or > > something.) No complaints..I knew there'd be a wait, but it shipped > without > > the microphone. (unbeknownst to me at the time) > > > > > > > > I've been told I'll get it when they get them. I know the webpage > > currently > > says: > > > > > > MH3, Hand Mic for KX2/KX3 > > > > Back ordered. ESD TBD > > > > > > > > > > > > so I don't think that's what's holding up your order. > > > > > > > > Good luck ! > > > > > > > > Mike VE9AA K1, KX2, KX3, K3 (2) > > > > > > > > Collect the whole set ! > > > > > > > > Mike, Coreen & Corey > > > > Keswick Ridge, NB > > > > > > > > __ > > 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 james.m.ci...@gmail.com > > > __ > 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 norrislawfi...@gmail.com > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic bias and mic button selection?
John, Yes, see page 8 of the manual. See pages 40 through 51 for the various menu entries and how to access/change them. A perusal of the menu functions will provide you with the answers to many questions about how the rig can be configured for your use. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/6/2016 2:27 PM, John Fritze wrote: Can anyone tell me if the Mic Button and Mic Bias are implemented in the KX2? If it is don't you adjust it with the VFO? __ 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