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Re: [TenTec] Paragon Questions

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon Questions
From: joel hallas <jrhallas@optonline.net>
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Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:06:28 -0500
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I used a 10D for some time, but found that I had a problem with hum apparently induced from the transformer in the TT ps directly to the coils of the dynamic mic! If I moved the power supply about 5 feet from the mic, or if I didn't use any compression it wasn't a problem.

Since I like the look and feel of the of the 10D and G stand, I eventually put a Heil HC-5 element in the 10D case (with a bit of packing foam behind to keep in place) and have been happy ever since. I also had a 705 and that worked fine, but in some comparitive tests (see Dec 03 QST review of the Heil ProSet+), we decided that the HC-5 was better with my voice and the 705 with Nancys's (W1NCY), so the HC-5 went into the 10D and the 705 is now part of the W1NCY IC-718 station.

I have enjoyed the Paragon a lot in the years since I've had it (it replaced my TT Corsair in perhaps 1998). The one thing you want to remember is that unlike the Omnis, it doesn't have a tight roofing filter (VHF first IF), so if the going gets tough hit the receive attenuator!

GL and enjoy!

73, Joel Hallas, W1ZR

w8au@sssnet.com wrote:

At 12:24 PM 1/14/06, Graham Wright wrote:
My favourite mic is a Shure 444 - super audio with this radio, but you
could also use a TT 705 desk mic or 701 hand mic.

Another good one (on Paragon) is the Astatic 10D dynamic.

w8au

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