[TenTec] Yet another basic question

[Troy Wideman]

Mark
 I changed my HS-5 to stereo and it works great with the Orion. It is
simple; just open the one phone where the cord enters and replace with a
stereo cord set, re-wiring both elements (in the same spot) to act
independently.
73,
Troy, W6HV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Erbaugh" <mark at microenh.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Yet another basic question


> I have used a Kenwood HS-5 for years and would say it is my favorite
> headset. However, it is mono and the Orion needs stereo (yes, the manual
> shows a mod to use mono headphones).  Has anyone looked into converting
the
> HS-5 to stereo. I've looked at them, but the changes look like they need
to
> be made inside one of the earphones and I don't see a way to
> (non-destructively) open it.
>
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Tuck" <gtuck at mac.com>
> To: "Ten Tec Mailing List" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 11:12 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Yet another basic question
>
>
> > As I've been reading, 30 days isn't nearly long enough to really make
> > an informed decision about the Orion--so I'm trying to anticipate and
> > speed the learning and issues process.
> >
> > One thing I've been especially picky about is receiver hiss.  I
> > virtually always operate with headphones on --Kenwood HS-5's primarily.
> >   My TS-850s has it's share of hiss, as has every other radio I've
> > owned.  I've used the Kenwood speakers with built in passive audio
> > filters, active filters, an interface with a variable resistor (L-pad,
> > I think) etc, to get the best compromise of S/N, sidetone volume, lack
> > of hiss etc.
> >
> > Seems like the Orion plays best with stereo phones and regular stereo
> > audio phones have a much wider frequency response than my HS-5's.
> >
> > So, asking about your experiences with the Orion audio and types of
> > headphones which seem to work the best.
> >
> > tnx es 73, Gary WB7FCQ (and hopefully with a new call next month from
> > FCC which is more CW friendly!)
> >
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