Steve:
Thanks for the great advice, and that is exactly what I'm thinking.
The radio itself is rather costly, plus I know I'll be wanting the CW and
SSB filters.
So, will wait to decide on the other device till I get the radio and see
what I can do with what's already there.
It will even be a while yet, till I can make the radio purchase.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: ts480
> 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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