Mark, I would first confirm that the unmodified Proset sounds fine
with v1 firmware (it does for me) as a first step.
73,
Barry N1EU
On 9/2/06, k8vf_mark@centurytel.net <k8vf_mark@centurytel.net> wrote:
> I just got an Orion which I bought used.
>
> In an effort to be ready, I took one of my 4 mics used on my Omni VI, and V,
> and Paragon II, and removed the shield from pin 2 and attached it to the
> connector case.
>
> Mic is unuseable. On Dummy LOAD. This is not an rf issue here.
>
> Put the shield back on pin 2 where it was on all of my other TT rigs, sounds
> fine.
>
> The Ten Tec model 700 I have does not have the shield to the case, it works
> fine.
>
> My Heil proset sounds terrible. I moved the shield from pin 2 to the
> connector case, still sounds terrible.
>
> Again, all of this is on the dummy load.
>
>
> A question on mic cables.
>
> Except for a D-104, all mics I have seen have 3 wires plus shield.
> Usually white for mic audio, red and black (or blue) for PTT and shield is
> mic ground.
>
> I dont recall ever seeing a separate shield that is not mic audio return.
>
> My Ten Tec mic does not have this extra wire, nor does my MC-50.
>
> What procedure should we use with 3 wires plus shield(mic return) mics?
> In my reading on this issue, I dont get a definitive answer. (possible I've
> missed something).
>
> I just want the Heil Proset to work on the Orion like it has on many other
> rigs.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Mark
>
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