[TenTec] MYCROFFENEEZ

[William Mansey; WA2PVK]

Hello All,
    I was of the mind-set that placed little, or reduced, emphasis on microphones.  I could not see what the big deal was with regard to the Heil microphones or any other "fancy" ones.  I had been happy with my Ten-Tec desk microphone for the past couple of years.  The microphone connects to the antenna through an adaptor.  The adaptor in my case is a Jupiter.  
    My mind was definitely changed when I bought a HM-10 (dual element) microphone.  WOW!  What a difference!  I had been trying to "get" KC4AAC (Skip, at Palmer Station Antarctica) every night for a week but could not get through the pileup.  I connected the new microphone and, using the "narrow" setting, was answered on my second try.  The audio definitely has added "punch" and I am sure that this contact was not due to coincidence.  My received signal of KC4AAC was never very good and band conditions seemed similar each night.  (KC4AAC is on 14.243.00 +/- @01:00 Z)  
    I am running barefoot and was using only a modest, small, vertical antenna.  (Cushcraft MA5V) 
I was also able to get through to a station in New Guinea on 17 meters with no problem.  
    I have NOTHING to gain by mentioning either the microphone or antenna.  If anyone would like additional information - please reply directly.  If anyone has space limitations and is looking for a decent antenna - please respond directly also.
    It is not my intention to post something that sounds like a "commercial".  I just have found some things that I am pleased with and wish to share the information.   73; Bill


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