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[TenTec] My Jupiter/Heil Questions.

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Subject: [TenTec] My Jupiter/Heil Questions.
From: w4wbt@fmci.net (Bill Taylor(W4WBT))
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:45:53 -0400
I have used the Heil gold classic mike and the h5 headset with the 
jupiter for almost a year with plenty of gain. Unless tentec has 
changed something in the radio, I have had no problems. My Mic gain 
is at less than 50%. Why the problem?
BT


>First .. I thanks to the many of you for your
>comments. This really is a great reflector. It
>became clear early on, that I am not alone in my
>frustrations with the Ten Tec/Heil combo.
>
>I don't blame Heil and I don't blame TenTec.
>Clearly not all mics and all rigs can be expected
>to work well together. It's not a perfect world!
>
>Based on the recommendations of another, I had an
>extended telephone conversation this afternoon with
>Julius, W2IHY, regarding one of his dual band audio
>equalizers/noise gates. It would be a somewhat
>pricy alternative ($130), but it would provide more
>then adequate input to the Jupiter and also provide
>some audio "tailoring" tools. As I just told
>someone else, I have never been one of the guys
>that spend a lot of time tinkering with the "highs
>and the lows".. but it might be interesting to play
>with. (It's a hobby .. right?)
>
>So.. is if there anyone out there now using the
>Heil/W2IHY Equalizer/TenTec combo...? I would be
>interested in your comments.
>
>I have been heading down the path of selling my
>Heil and replacing it with a 705. That is clearly
>the least expensive option.. just not sure it is
>the right one. Maybe it is... since I am not a
>"audio" guy.. beyond what is considered acceptable
>quality
>
>Hopefully I am not taking up too much band width
>for this issue..My apologies if that might be the
>case.
>
>Bill, W6WLB
>
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