Re: Microphone question

 Hi John, A few years ago I found a mod that I did. It's real simple and may be just what the DR. ordered. Looking at your Yaesu mic, there are 3 Dots marked MIC. Only the center one is open, the outside two are not. For safety in not hurting the mic element, remove the cover. Using a heated needle open the other spots. Give it a try and see if you notice a difference. 73 Phil K4PJS
 
 
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From: John Geiger [email protected] [FT100] <[email protected]>
To: FT100 <[email protected]>
Sent: Tue, Jan 29, 2019 10:14 pm
Subject: [FT100] Microphone question

    I really like my Yaesu Ft100D, but sometimes 100 watts on SSB seems to be challenging.  It seems like it was easier to run barefoot when I was first licensed in the early 80s, probably partially due to the higher noise floor today with all of the consumer electronics and their noisy switching power supplies.
So far I have always used the stock hand mic with the FT100D.  Are their other mics that increase the audio punch, making it easier to be heard or to break through pileups?  Do desk mics usually work better?  Any recommendations on the best mic to get increased audio punch on the FT100D?
73 John AF5CC
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