[Elecraft] K2 mic wiring

2010-08-14 Thread Bill Ross
OK, now have the RS 8 pin mic adapter for the K2 panel and the RS RJ45 adapter for the Yaesu MH-31 mike that I want to use on the K2. Before I start wiring the two together, (my K2 is wired for the Kenwood mic) is there any thing I should look out for, or know? Such as using shielded wire for

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mic wiring problems

2005-07-21 Thread Paul Bruneau
On Jul 20, 2005, at 8:38 PM, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: I would advise anyone contemplating cutting one of those 'very flexible' mic cords (particularly the coiled ones) to create an adapter rather than cutting the cord - only becuase of the soldering problem. Great advice, Don. They make the

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Mic wiring problems

2005-07-20 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Rolf, Yes, it is going to be hard since you have already cut the cable. It IS possible to solder to those leads but it takes a great deal of care and patience. Do not try to trim off the cotton, just tin the leads as they are (cotton and all) and it can work. Headphone cords are similar constru

[Elecraft] K2 Mic wiring problems

2005-07-20 Thread Rolf Moberg, OH6KXL
Uuh! This is going to be hard! After completing ssb kit to K2 I decided to wire mics for K2. I have two mic connectors, one for Heil headset adapter cable and another to be used in Yaesu MH31 mic from FT857/817/897. I decided to wire MH31 first. There was a RJ45 connector in cable. Through t