[Yaesu] FT-950 mic setting Help

[David Thompson]

I finally took the plunge and got a FT-950.   I use a Heil BM-10 or Heil Pro 
Micro with the HC-4 element.  With my older FT-980's I run the processor set 
to 1PM all the time and there is no mic equalizer to fool with.  Back in 
2005 I had the FT-920 that I used on 6 meters.  I set the equalizer as per 
instructions and the audio was very thin.  Per help from a W9 I turned off 
the equalizer and set the audio to + 250 hz base.

The FT-950 I started with no equalizer and turning on the processor and 
setting the compression level the audio sounded good but I dislike the 
flashing eq light.  I set the audio to +300 hz base (turning off the light) 
and I cannot tell by ear any difference.  I have an outboard DVK and using a 
dummy load I tested the mic quality and cannot tell any difference between 
all mic citcuits off and +300 hz base.

My main operation is Dxing so have no need for flat response audio.  I need 
some ideas to test.

73 Dave K4JRB