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From: <k2zn@rochester.rr.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] what is so special about heil microphone elements?
> I haven't figured it out, either. I have an HC-4, but its output is lower
than what my Omni V, Corsair, Omni A, and Argosy are looking for. The
results are less than stellar reports.
>
> My trusty old Shure 444s work really well, as does a Radio Shack electret
element stuffed into an old Icom SM-5(?) housing.
>
> Then again, I'm also primarily a CW op and may have my drive and mic gain
settings set sub-optimally due to lack of experience.
>
> Al, K2ZN
TenTec Folks:
I have been using a Heil micro-proset with the HC4 element on my OMNI VI/3
for several years with great audio reports and have begun using the same
headset with HC4 element on my Orion and receiving great audio reports.
The Heil HC4 and HC5 elements are down by 10db compared to the usual OEM
mike so you just need to crank up the mike drive and that should take care
of it.
I can drive my Orion to full output very easily with the HC4 and get great
audio reports.
Am I just lucky???
73, Joe W2KJ
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