Hello All,
I was of the mind-set that placed little, or reduced, emphasis on
microphones. I could not see what the big deal was with regard to the Heil
microphones or any other "fancy" ones. I had been happy with my Ten-Tec desk
microphone for the past couple of years. The microphone connects to the
antenna through an adaptor. The adaptor in my case is a Jupiter.
My mind was definitely changed when I bought a HM-10 (dual element)
microphone. WOW! What a difference! I had been trying to "get" KC4AAC (Skip,
at Palmer Station Antarctica) every night for a week but could not get through
the pileup. I connected the new microphone and, using the "narrow" setting,
was answered on my second try. The audio definitely has added "punch" and I am
sure that this contact was not due to coincidence. My received signal of
KC4AAC was never very good and band conditions seemed similar each night.
(KC4AAC is on 14.243.00 +/- @01:00 Z)
I am running barefoot and was using only a modest, small, vertical antenna.
(Cushcraft MA5V)
I was also able to get through to a station in New Guinea on 17 meters with no
problem.
I have NOTHING to gain by mentioning either the microphone or antenna. If
anyone would like additional information - please reply directly. If anyone
has space limitations and is looking for a decent antenna - please respond
directly also.
It is not my intention to post something that sounds like a "commercial".
I just have found some things that I am pleased with and wish to share the
information. 73; Bill
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