{"title":"Elecraft Portable","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kit-k6ark-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-fx-4cr-zbitx-kx2-and-kx3","title":"Kit: K6ARK Mini Microphone for QMX, (tr)uSDX, uSDX, FX-4CR, zBitx, KX2 and KX3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe K6ARK Mic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith thanks to \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/k6ark.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdam, K6ARK\u003c\/a\u003e for permission to reproduce and sell this. I'm pleased to offer a kit for this super-compact microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the kit which includes all the parts you need to build it yourself, along with a 0.5m or 1m cable. The enclosure is a high quality print in PETG which can be customised with your callsign or name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always this design is available to download from \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/320559-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-kx2-and-kx3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrintables\u003c\/a\u003e, should you want to print it yourself. The design is not permitted for commercial reproduction without explicit permission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich element?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe -24dB element is recommended for the QRP Labs QMX range as well as the HF Signals zBitx and sBitx. It can be used in other radios but the standard mic is more than capable for those. Please select the option to purchase both if you'd prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild instructions can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.g7ufo.radio\/pages\/build-instructions-for-the-k6ark-ultra-light-microphone-kit\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"ugc noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/qrp-labs.com\/qmx.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQMX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"ugc noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/dl2man.de\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e (tr)uSDX \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"ugc noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/elecraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElecraft KX2 and KX3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are fantastic portable radios, but the microphone for the KX2\/KX3 is relatively big and heavy and there really is no good mic option for the (tr)uSDX or QMX (with its new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qrp-labs.com\/qmxp\/ssbbeta.html\"\u003eSSB firmware\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 41mm long by 14mm thick and wide, this mic easily tucks into your kit as a primary or backup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembled Mic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.g7ufo.radio\/products\/assembled-g7ufo-turret-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-fx-4cr-zbitx-kx2-and-kx3\"\u003eG7UFO Turret Mini Mic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K6ARK Portable Radio","offers":[{"title":"No customisation \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948560838994,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_STD_0.5M","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948560871762,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_STD_1M","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948568277330,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_HANS_0.5M","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948568310098,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_HANS_1M","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ Both (Standard \u0026 -24dB) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948568342866,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_BOTH_0.5M","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ Both (Standard \u0026 -24dB) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948568375634,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_BOTH_1M","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948560904530,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_STD_0.5M_CUSTOM","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948560937298,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_STD_1M_CUSTOM","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948568408402,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_HANS_0.5M_CUSTOM","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948568441170,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_HANS_1M_CUSTOM","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ Both (Standard \u0026 -24dB) \/ 0.5m","offer_id":52948568473938,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_BOTH_0.5M_CUSTOM","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ Both (Standard \u0026 -24dB) \/ 1.0m","offer_id":52948568506706,"sku":"K6ARK_KIT_MIC_BOTH_1M_CUSTOM","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/5394\/5170\/files\/IMG_0480.jpg?v=1760027396"},{"product_id":"g7ufo-turret-mini-microphone-for-elecraft-kx2-and-kx3","title":"G7UFO Turret Mini Microphone for Elecraft KX2 and KX3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003eThis product is assembled and ready to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003eThere is an option of two microphone elements. The only difference between the standard and the -24dB is that the later is much more sensitive. I use a standard element with my KX2 without any issues, but I thought I'd make the option of the more sensitive element available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003ePlease also select your preferred case colour, button colour and cable length. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCustomisation is also available should you wish to add your callsign or name to the back of the microphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"g7ufo.radio","offers":[{"title":"No customisation \/ 0.5m \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K)","offer_id":52948425638226,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_STD_0.5M","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ 0.5m \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R)","offer_id":52948431536466,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_HANS_0.5M","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ 1.0m \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K)","offer_id":52948425670994,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_STD_1M","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No customisation \/ 1.0m \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R)","offer_id":52948431569234,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_HANS_1M","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ 0.5m \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K)","offer_id":52948425703762,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_STD_0.5M_CUSTOM","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ 0.5m \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R)","offer_id":52948431602002,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_HANS_0.5M_CUSTOM","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ 1.0m \/ Standard (CMA-6542TF-K)","offer_id":52948425736530,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_STD_1M_CUSTOM","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add customisation \/ 1.0m \/ -24dB (AOM-5024L-HD-F-R)","offer_id":52948431634770,"sku":"G7UFO_TURRET_V2_KX_HANS_1M_CUSTOM","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/5394\/5170\/files\/IMG_0877.jpg?v=1760304091"},{"product_id":"kxusbc2","title":"KXUSBC2 \u0026 Side Panel Bundle","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCredit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll credit for this fantastic innovation goes to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/neon1.net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eManuel, HB9DQM\u003c\/a\u003e. Manuel has made the hardware and firmware freely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/manuelkasper\/kxusbc2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable\u003c\/a\u003e under the \u003cspan data-content=\"CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license\" data-component=\"text\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosealicense.com\/licenses\/cern-ohl-w-2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCERN-OHL-W-2.0 license\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-content=\"CERN-OHL-W-2.0 license\" data-component=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction (by Manuel, HB9DQM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHave you ever forgotten to bring your KX2 charger on a trip, accidentally torn the speaker wires after countless battery removals, or found yourself with a dead phone battery on a summit while the KX2 still had plenty of power? I’ve managed all three. Each time, I wished the KX2 simply had a USB-C port — no more removing the battery, no special charger to pack, and the ability to top up a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExternal power banks are awkward when operating handheld with the AX1 and may cause QRM. The KXIBC2 option still requires a specific AC adapter, charges very slowly, and cannot supply power to a phone. Perhaps the best solution until now was to bypass the KX2's built-in reverse-power diodes and connect an external USB-C charger. But with all of these solutions, you can forget something at home that you can’t buy on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI prefer fully integrated things that are simple and foolproof to use. So I set out to design an option PCB that installs in place of a KXIBC2 or KXIO2 and adds a bidirectional (dual-role) USB-C port for charging and discharging the internal battery. In homage to Elecraft’s naming convention for KX2 options, I call it the \u003cstrong\u003eKXUSBC2\u003c\/strong\u003e — an unofficial option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"g7ufo.radio","offers":[{"title":"Standard (factory fitted)","offer_id":52792569659730,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger 'SideKX' style","offer_id":52792569692498,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger 'Windcamp' style","offer_id":52792569725266,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/5394\/5170\/files\/kxusbc2-fitted.jpg?v=1773526577"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.g7ufo.radio\/collections\/elecraft-portable.oembed","provider":"g7ufo.radio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}