[Icom] Heil Goldline & VOX

[K4HW]

Hi Bill,

I believe you are exactly correct. When I heard varying reports of the
results obtained with the Goldline and Pro I wondered if there were some
rigs that had more sensitive mic inputs than others. I am starting to think
that it is not so. It is the differences in the operators that explains this
variation. I was hoping this VOX test would bear out this fact and although
we have only a few responses it seems that this is the case. The comment
from Jim leads me to think that perhaps the ProII is more sensitive.
However, one response on the ProII is not really enough to be conclusive.
Your remarks along with my own observations and those of the respondents
causes me to think that the HM-i might be a better choice with the Pro for
soft spoken persons whereas the Goldline may be fine for those with a
stronger voice.

Thanks

73, Hal -K4HW

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Gode, Sr." <wiley@interaccess.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Heil Goldline & VOX


> Hal,
>
> It all comes down to how loudly one speaks and how you position the
> microphone.  Some folks literally yell into their mics (and whenever
> they speak, for that matter!), while others speak very softly.  The
> Goldline doesn't always have enough reserve gain to accommodate those
> who are soft spoken.
>
> For some, the Goldline must be close-talked and that can add bass, due
> to proximity effect.  The HM-i has virtually no proximity effect and its
> inherent response allows greater adjustment range of VOX, mic gain and
> transmit tone controls on most Icom radios.
>
> The choice of a microphone is subjective and highly dependent on the
> operator's voice.  That is why you see such disparate replies to these
> types of questions.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill, W9NHQ
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