Tom,
I'd wait to see if you like the TX audio before spending another $200 for an
equalizer. Keep in mind that you can also make changes to the TX audio
through the radio, and one of those settings might do exactly what you want.
Also, you can make even more changes if you use the Kenwood software. I
went with the equalizer because I wanted to use my desk mic for my VHF/UHF
rig as well, and the equalizer lets you connect the mic to two radios. I
also wanted to taylor my audio without having to resort to doing it via the
computer. Ironically, I've reverted to using the hand mic with my TM-V71A
because of the keypad, so I don't even need the switching feature right now.
But at some point, I may want to go back to using the desk mic, and if I do,
everything is in place to make it happen.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:19
Subject: Re: ts480
> Thank you, Steve.
>
> That's obviously a purchase I'd hold off on for a while, then. I need to
> get the rig and the basics first. (grin)
>
> 73 from tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 10:21 PM
> Subject: Re: ts480
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> It costs $200, and is available from W2IHY.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 18:14
>> Subject: Re: ts480
>>
>>
>>> Thanks, Steve.
>>>
>>> What does an external equalizer like the W2IHY box cost, approximately,
>>> and
>>> where might I get one?
>>>
>>> I realize I'm getting way ahead of myself here; after all, I don't even
>>> have the radio yet. ... Just looking at options.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 5:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: ts480
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> I wouldn't say the TX audio is "really bad," but it's not as good as
>>>> the
>>>> TS-2000's audio. You can improve it somewhat with the right
>>>> microphone,
>>>> or
>>>> by using an external equalizer such as those made by W2IHY. That said,
>>>> I
>>>> think the 480's audio is probably as good as that of the Icom radios
>>>> you
>>>> mentioned.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>
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