[Yaesu] Microphone question

[Ron Youvan]

   John AF5CC Geiger wrote:

>   I really like my Yaesu Ft100D, but sometimes 100 watts on SSB seems to be
> challenging.  It seems like it was easier to run barefoot when I was first
> licensed in the early 80s, probably partially due to the higher noise floor
> today with all of the consumer electronics and their noisy switching power
> supplies.

> So far I have always used the stock hand mic with the FT100D.  Are their
> other mics that increase the audio punch, making it easier to be heard or
> to break through pileups?  Do desk mics usually work better?  Any
> recommendations on the best mic to get increased audio punch on the FT100D?

   I just downloaded a copy of the FT-100 manual.  There is a DSP for the
microphone that should be investigated before doing something rash.
I own 4 different Yaesus and I have found nothing wrong with my 5 Yaesu
MICs.  (including one desk MIC)
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   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.