[Elecraft] K3 settings for Yamaha headset

[Jim Brown]

On 10/24/2018 11:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> "Sharp and narrow" generally means too much high frequency (1600 - 3200
> HZ) audio and not enough mid range (400 - 800 HZ) audio.

Or that the other station is confusing ham radio with broadcasting. Some 
hams want to hear full bass -- that's fine if signals are strong with no 
QSB, but sucks power that can be better used for communication when 
conditions aren't great between you and your QSO partner.

My recommended settings for most voices with the CM500 and other "flat" 
mics is for maximum cut of the three lowest bands (50, 100, 200), 6 dB 
cut of the 4th (400 Hz), the 7th band (2400 Hz) boosted 3 dB, and the 
8th (3200 Hz) boosted 3-6 dB.

On 10/24/2018 10:14 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote:

> Mic Gain 25
> compression 10

NO!  Numerical control settings are the WRONG way to set Mic Gain and 
Compression. Rather, Mic Gain should be set for full power on voice 
peaks with no compression. The "right" Mic Gain setting depends on how 
loud you talk and how close the mic is to your mouth. An ideal position 
for the mic is a few inches above and to the side of the mouth. This 
minimizes breath pops and allows drinking coffee and munching, but is 
also close enough to minimize room noise. Once that is "right," COMP 
should be set for indicated 10dB of Compression on the LED display on 
voice peaks.

73, Jim K9YC