[Icom] IC-756-Classic in "Wide SSB" + HC-4

Thu, 23 May 2002 10:34:26 -0700

Walt,

From what I have been hearing, setting the switch to "W" increases the
low-frequency response more than the high-frequency response. The end result is
a "muddy" sound.

To quote an earlier posting by  Bill, W9NHQ:

"Yes, the switch is present on later versions, but changing it from N to
W seems to increase the chances for unwanted distortion, in addition to
widening the transmit signal by about 200 Hz.  I measured additional
response in both lows and highs of about 100 Hz at either end, but
returned my switch to N after testing."

For casual operating, the IC-756 will sound very good with an HC-5 element.

Best 73,
Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/
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-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Vladimir V. Sidorov
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 05:19
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Subject: [Icom] IC-756-Classic in "Wide SSB" + HC-4

Hi all,

Did anybody try to put the 756 into the "Wide" SSB mode (remember the
half-hidden switch in later SNs) and use the Heil HC-4 mike? If so, how it
sounds like?
I'd like to play with the "broadcast" sound with other mikes but do not want
anything to affect the DX and Contest sound of the HC-4.

Thanks and 73,

"Walt", EU1SA