[Elecraft] Mic and Headset

[Peter Chamalian]

Roger on AF Gain set to Hi.

The HC-4 element worked OK with my MP Mark V although I always felt I didn't
have enough audio punch.

I agree that the HC-4 is the cut through the crud, work the guy and go away,
mic element.  I'm not a SSB rag chewer, but rather work DX, contests to a
limited extent.  My main focus is CW so given the choice of SSB or cw, I'll
work 'em on cw.  But, there are times when I need something and it's there
on SSB so, go get 'em.

Thanks!

Pete, W1RM

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill W5WVO [mailto:w5wvo at cybermesa.net] 
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:56 AM
To: Peter Chamalian; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset

The HC-4 element isn't supposed to sound like you; it's supposed to cut
through 
QRM. Personally, I can't stand the harsh sound of it, but it does do what
it's 
supposed to do. If you want a mic element that sounds like you, you should
be 
using the HC-5. It is voice-tailored also, but much less extreme than the
HC-4. 
I use a Pro Set with HC-5 and get excellent audio reports.

Don't forget to set the config AF GAIN parameter to HI. This is important
for 
the Pro Set.

Bill W5WVO


Peter Chamalian wrote:
> I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with
> the K3. I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite Phone with the DX
> (HC-4) element.  I find a) the audio level in the headset to be
> rather low and b) just got some mic audio comments from a local
> saying the audio didn't sound like me at all.
>
>
>
> So, what are others using or how do you have your rig set up?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Pete, W1RM
>
>
>
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