I would like to ask you two questions:
I installed both the optional 1.8 KHz SSB filters. I notice that when
in SSB mode that when the Wide light is illuminated that the 9 MHz LED
is also illuminated and can not be turned off. If I press it to try to
turn it "off" the radio sounds a different beep than normal. I do
believe that I can turn the 455 KHz LED "on" and "off" when the wide
button is illuminated. Is this normal?
I purchased the Heil HC5 headset and Heil microphone Pre Amplifier
(HMP). I tested out the combination with a couple of friends who are
about 15 miles away. We used 10 meters in the evening when the band was
down. They could not tell much difference whether I used the Pre
Amplifier or not. I could however see more ALC meter deflection with
the Pre Amplifier installed. They did not seem to think the radio was
splattering even if I had the Mic gain fully clockwise. I however did
notice the ALC stayed pretty much at maximum deflection so I back off
the gain to about 12 o'clock.
My problem seems to be when I use the Compressor. When I have the meter
in the COMP position and the COMP button illuminated I do not see much
meter deviation even with maximum drive fully clockwise. My friends say
that they can tell a difference with the COMP "on" but that I sound like
a person should with the COMP "on" even with Drive and Comp fully
clockwise. This does not seem right to me. I do not see the meter ever
going to 20db on compression. Is this something to do with the
characteristics of the Heil headset or am I doing something wrong?
Thank You for your time,
Happy New Year,
Dave KG0US
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