[TenTec] OMNI VII vs. K3 ? Opinions invited.,

[Richards]

I think it is at least possible the different radios have different
audio output response curves, such that they are not perfectly
linear across the entire audio spectrum, and one may have higher
volume in the frequencies your ears can hear.

The one radio may have a response curve that is better suited to
your actual hearing capabilities, the audio signal on that rig seems
to be more intelligible to you.  Another operator may come to a
different conclusion based on his ears and what they hear best.

Some guys use graphic equalizers to tailor the audio output
to adjust the audio to accommodate room acoustics and their
own listening preferences.   Our radios have simple roll off
filters to help cut lows and highs, respectively, so that only the
mid-range frequencies with the most voice intelligence come
through.

Thus, I suspect one sounds better because the audio output
is better suited to your hearing.   Another guy may come to the
completely opposite conclusion based on his hearing.   I play
with graphic equalizers, Timewave DSP,  WestMountainRadio DSP,
and other audio filters (including the ones built into the radio)
to tailor the audio output to my own hearing.   I think it can have
a significant impact on audio clarity.

Just MY take...   ============ K8JHR  ===============


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On 4/25/2010 3:12 PM, Steve Berg wrote:

the Corsair II is
> seemingly able to pull out really weak signals more clearly than does
> the Omni. I am reasonably familiar with both radios, and also have a
> pair of ears that have given their all to heavy weapons and artillery
> many years ago, and been further damaged by loud motorcycles, since
> then.  Why might I seem to notice a difference in clarity from otherwise
> somewhat similar radios?
>
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