Re: Microphone question

Thanks for the replies so far.  Yes, I do have the processor on and the mic
gain set for a mid scale to a bit above mid scale ALC.  I am also using the
DSP mic equalization setting of 3.

73 John AF5CC

On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 5:23 AM BOB RALPH [email protected] [FT100] <
[email protected]> wrote:

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> I assume you set the Mic gain to achieve a good measure of ALC? I also
> assume you have the Compressor ON - and set the compression level by
> listening to to your signal on another receiver (not a report from someone
> else). You can increase average power out by perahps 100% and with quite a
> bit more edge - much more valuable than what just swapping the mike would
> give.
> Don't forget that in the early 80's the solar flux was high and you could
> work the world with a 'wet bit of string'...
> 73 Bob G4KSG
> ----Original message----
> From : [email protected]
> Date : 29/01/2019 - 23:29 (GMT)
> To : [email protected]
> Subject : [FT100] Microphone question
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> 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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