Roger on AF Gain set to Hi. The HC-4 element worked OK with my MP Mark V although I always felt I didn't have enough audio punch.
I agree that the HC-4 is the cut through the crud, work the guy and go away, mic element. I'm not a SSB rag chewer, but rather work DX, contests to a limited extent. My main focus is CW so given the choice of SSB or cw, I'll work 'em on cw. But, there are times when I need something and it's there on SSB so, go get 'em. Thanks! Pete, W1RM -----Original Message----- From: Bill W5WVO [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:56 AM To: Peter Chamalian; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset The HC-4 element isn't supposed to sound like you; it's supposed to cut through QRM. Personally, I can't stand the harsh sound of it, but it does do what it's supposed to do. If you want a mic element that sounds like you, you should be using the HC-5. It is voice-tailored also, but much less extreme than the HC-4. I use a Pro Set with HC-5 and get excellent audio reports. Don't forget to set the config AF GAIN parameter to HI. This is important for the Pro Set. Bill W5WVO Peter Chamalian wrote: > I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with > the K3. I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite Phone with the DX > (HC-4) element. I find a) the audio level in the headset to be > rather low and b) just got some mic audio comments from a local > saying the audio didn't sound like me at all. > > > > So, what are others using or how do you have your rig set up? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Pete, W1RM > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
