[Elecraft] INRAD W1

[Bob McGraw]

David:

The Inrad W1 uses a dynamic mike so the bias must be OFF.  As to gain, 
set to High and adjust the front panel MIC gain for an indication of 4 
to 6 bars indicated on the ALC scale with normal speech.  Then set the 
CMP for about 10 dB peaks on the CMP scale. Then adjust the VOX gain 
such that it trips as you desire.  I use 015.    Try to keep the ANTIVOX 
at a lower level.  I use 005.  The VOX hang or delay is set via the 
DELAY value on the front panel. I use 0.16.

Position the mike to the side of your mouth and slightly above to 
prevent breath pops and nasal snorts.

Good sounding mike.  You'll need to set the TX EQ as follows: 50Hz @ 
-16, 100Hz @ -16, 200H @ -12, 400Hz @ 0, 800Hz @ 0, 1.60kHz @ +3, 2.4Khz 
@+3, 3.2kHz @ +6.  If you desire a bit more low end on voice then set 
the 200 Hz to -6.  If it is a bit bright then bring the 2.4 kHz and 3.2 
kHz down 3 db each.  Remember, it is always better to attenuate first, 
than to boost.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 8/26/2022 7:15 PM, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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> Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:15:32 -0400
> From: David Smith<dlsmith at harlanonline.net>
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> Subject: [Elecraft] INRAD W1
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> I recently purchased an INRAD W1 for my K3 wanted comments on setting pf the K3 mic for L(low) or H(high) gain range.
> I have always used the Elecraft Proset K2 which K3 is set L and bias on.  Have turned bias off for the INRAD W1.  From what I have been able to find, the INRAD W1 is 600 ohm and comments have been set to L.  But, my K3 will not key the VOX under the L setting and I have to set the K3 to H for high gain for the K3 VOX to eky.
> Comments appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> David ND4Y

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Bob, K4TAX