Replace your KX2 or KX3 Mic With This!

Shave some weight on your KX2 or KX3 kit by replacing your bulky MH3 microphone with this 3D printed light weight mic from K6ARK.
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[@SammYLightfooD]

I considered buying an MH3 mic for my KX2 but, like all Elecraft stuff, they are really hard to come by and pricey here in Europe (I estimate 120-145€ for a new MH3 delivered and also only very few shops have it in stock). Today I checked the pinout and drafted something quite similar on paper, before finding this video. Happy to hear that kind of idea works well. Thanks a lot for the info and video.

[@AA0Z]

Awesome!

[@KX4UL]

Very clever mic replacement. Way to go Adam. I am a big fan of small/miniature gear that does a big job. Thanks for posting Kyle...73!

[@alanb76]

Looks like the connector might be a JST-XH, but hard to be certain without more info.

[@thuff3207]

I need a 3D printer to make this product. Dang. Anyway thank you for showing Adams design.

[@KD2YDN]

Adam is a real one. All for the hobby. Outstanding op.

[@AA0Z]

He designs great stuff!

[@45auto]

Very handy!

[@JayN4GO]

Much better than lugging around the stock mike

[@AA0Z]

Totally agree!

[@JonathanKayne]

For me, I always found the MH3 to be bulky and somewhat ugly. I keep a mini Paddle and Microphone in with my KX2 with great success. I keep a retractable aux cord that I can use for either CW or SSB.

[@AA0Z]

I need to find one of those retractable cords. I'm sure I could buy one on Amazon.

[@LeeMcc_KI5YPR]

Kyle, you mentioned the connectors. Where did you look?

[@AA0Z]

Not sure what you mean. Can you describe a bit more?

[@LeeMcc_KI5YPR]

You mentioned JST connectors to repair the original mic. I am curious what you looked at.

[@AA0Z]

I never found the correct jst connector. I looked on the jst website and none of them looked correct.

[@herb_7116]

Camera Out of focus or maybe I need eyeglasses