[TenTec] W2IHY Products and the Orion 2

[d.e.warnick at comcast.net]

When I want a headset, the only choice for me is a Heil Pro Set Plus. Either element works well with my Omni VI+, Paragon or Corsair II. However, when I use a desk mike (non-contesting), the 705 or other stock TenTec mike is superior to anything else that I have tried. It is not my personal choice to tailor my sound. If I don't sound natural, nobody will know as they have not met me. But, that's just my choice. If you want to play with the sound, have at it.
Dave
WA3MKB

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From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnbull at net1.ie> 

> Gentlemen, 
> The recent correspondence regarding tailoring audio for the Omni V1 has 
> me wondering. I have a stock 708 mike for my O2 but am considering the 
> Heil Pro plus with its two microphone elements one of which is for operating 
> in a pileup while the other (HC-5) is for normal rag chewing. Yes the 
> audio is good from the stock combination but are you saying that it can not 
> be improved? I remember using a Magnum Six true RF clipper with the Drake 
> T4XB and it certainly make a very significant change to my capabilities. 
> Now previously in this forum the Heil Pro Set Plus boom mike has been 
> claimed by some to be superior to a desk mike as it is held in a constant 
> position. If there is no advantage to tailoring the audio response then is 
> there any advantage in the Heil HC-4 element? I do not like the HC-4 sound 
> when rag chewing but many claim it improves their chances in a pileup. If 
> the HC-4 helps then it makes some sense that tailoring the frequency 
> response within the capabilities of the O2 might also be useful. 
> 
> 
> 
> In my shack there are many blowers and fans - the 963 power supply on its 
> own makes too much noise. With noise sources like these is there no real 
> gain from a noise gate? 
> 
> 
> 
> I would be interested in hearing from people who are using the Heil Pro Set 
> Plus and the combination of Heil Pro Ste Plus with W2IHY products. It 
> would also be interesting to know just what settings have been found 
> advantageous for rag chewing, contests and pileups. Perhaps keeping it 
> simple is best. There are some transceivers that are so difficult to 
> configure that they have earned a bad reputation. Thanks for your opinions 
> and experiences. 
> 
> 
> 
> 73 Doug EI2CN 
> 
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