I hope they've improved, the foot switches used to fall apart after a year
or so of use but I don't know if they still do or not. I had a cheap little
radioshack foot switch that replaced my heil which I still have not hooked
up to anything, I just had to change the connector.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: tmv7 mike
> Hi
>
> I noticed a mention of making up a key for a microphone. A fast way to do
> this is to buy either the hand key or foot switch from Heil. My personal
> experience is that the Heil products are very durable. Just a thought.
> God bless,
> Mark WZ0K
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:34 AM
> Subject: Re: tmv7 mike
>
>
>> John,
>>
>> It seemed to me that the noise gate cut off part of the first word of
>> my transmission, and I didn't like that. Maybe I could adjust it
>> better, but I didn't. I think the equalizer helps the 480, but I
>> also think the mic preamp may cut off both the low and high end. I
>> wonder what would happen if I connected the equalizer to the data
>> input of the radio. Unfortunately, that means making up a cable, and
>> those DIN connectors are a pain. I'd also have to hook up a separate
>> PTT, although I guess I could use the PF key for that function, or
>> just use VOX all the time.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Thursday 10/26/06 09:35 John Miller wrote:
>>>I used to have one and pretty much find the same thing but once you set
>>>the
>>>noise gate right once, you generally never have to touch it again unless
>>>you
>>>bump it by mistake. I sold it when I needed money a couple years ago but
>>>would buy another one when I have the funds again. I ran it on the TS-570
>>>and the 940 though the 940 had as good and some times better reports with
>>>out it no matter what I did. they say it helped the 570 a lot.
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:17 AM
>>>Subject: Re: tmv7 mike
>>>
>>>
>>> > Howard,
>>> >
>>> > Mostly, I like it, although there are a couple of things that bother
>>> > me. It picks up more hum than it should from external sources such
>>> > as wall warts, and I've found that I have to be careful where I put
>>> > it in the shack. In all fairness, I haven't tried grounding the case
>>> > because it doesn't have a grounding post, and I haven't gotten around
>>> > to improvising one. That said, the equalizer itself works well, and
>>> > I like the switchable configuration on the 8-pin plug. I also like
>>> > the fact that it has an XLR connector, although I haven't tried it
>>> > yet. There's even a phantom supply capability, but again, I haven't
>>> > used it. The noise gate is a little more touchy than I'd like it to
>>> > be, so I don't use it. Instead, I prefer to lower my gain so I don't
>>> > pick up all the equipment noise in the shack. I also think the
>>> > equalizer is a little pricey, but I suppose that's because it's not
>>> > mass-produced. I'd give it a 4 out of 5.
>>> >
>>> > Steve
>>> >
>>> > On Thursday 10/26/06 00:22 Howard Kaufman wrote:
>>> >>I hear that is the case, maybe if you are using an amplified
>>> >>mike. How do you like the equalizer?
>>> >>
>>> >>
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>>
>>
>
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