[TenTec] Triton 540 low audio on SSB??

[Ynkedragon@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/3/2005 12:14:45, wb2vuf at qsl.net writes:

<< > At 10:51 AM 3/29/05, you wrote:
> 
>> I ordered a hand mike from Ten-Tec and got on SSB last night for the 
>>first time since buying the rig.  I get on 80 meters and can barely be 
heard.
> 
> 
> If your new mike is one of their electret types, (lo-Z) you need to try a 
> Hi-Z type such as the D-104 you mentioned.  Better match to the audio input 
> circuit and consequently more audio. >>

The older Ten-Tec's (and the 540 certainly qualifies) perform VERY well with 
a Shure 444D set for Hi-Z.  The D-104 (also Hi-Z) is OK, but not as good as 
the 444.  Other older Hi-Z mikes would also work well with the 540, and would 
give you lots of audio.   It's often possible to find a great Hi-Z mike at a 
hamfest for a few bucks.

73, Blair K3YD