Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-13 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Fred, With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would they drop all desk mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical connector and interface

Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-13 Thread w6jd
For the small amount of SSB I operate I use the Kenwood MC-60 desk mic. Always get good audio reports. Doug W6JD K2/100 #1626 -- Original message -- From: Peter Zenker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Fred (FL)
With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would they drop all desk mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical connector and interface to my K2. I even

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Hi Fred, The manufacturer of the MH2 microphone discontinued that model and we have been looking for a replacement. We are in discussions with another manufacturer now for a replacement hand mic, but it will be a couple of months before we can get it in. Fortunately we designed the K2 and

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Fred, As Eric indicated, the K2 microphone configuration header can be plugged/wired to work with most any microphone having an 8 pin mic plug. Obtaining a microphone is easy - if you want to go the inexpensive route, pick up a CB microphone, they are plentiful and if it doesn't come with an 8

AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de

Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Joseph Reed
I picked up the MC-43S because because they jumper straight across, I used computer jumpers and didn't connect the 5 volt. It was easier than trying to come up with some header so I could use my Yaesu microphones. Joe N9JR Keith Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the P1

AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones? What are the P1 connections for the MC-43S microphone? Keith Hamilton, W8GX Peter Zenker wrote: Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2

AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
: Mittwoch, 12. April 2006 19:10 An: Peter Zenker Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones? Peter Zenker writes After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s