I have noticed that many of you are working in jobs directly related to
radio and electronics.  That really makes me feel good as an old retired
rehab man.  Jobs in radio for persons who are blind were far and few between
in the 1950's but every blind child wanted to be a disk jockey.

question:  I am a new ham with only a THF6 and I am struggling to learn it.
I passed the general exam but haven't received my license yet.  I'm
beginning to think that operating HF rigs is easier than UHF and VHF because
there aren't any repeaters to be concerned with.  Am I wrong?

Bob KG6YAA



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Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: processors, was Kenwood H F Transceiver;


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> Anthony wrote:
>   >Would you mind telling me how a processor works.
>   >In other words what happens if you introduce more processing into
>   >your audio?
> MOst processors in ham gear are actually compressors.  What they do is
> bring up the softer parts and maybe back off the peaks, when set
> properly.  HOwever I find some weaknesses with compression for ssb
> audio.
>
> FIrst and foremost, a lot of guys with noisy shacks (amplifiers within
> the pickup pattern of the mic with noisy fans) don't have the most
> stellar audio because of the fan noise. SAme could be said of computer
> fans and other extraneous noises.
> THe compressor is helping bring up the softer sounds which the mic can
> hear which means that it thinks the fan noise should also be
> amplified.
>
> AS an audio professional I'd rather have a compressor where I can
> adjust more parameters.  COmpressors are used frequently on some of
> your favorite music.  THe voice-over for that car dealer's commercial
> are run through a compressor as well.  HOwever these compressors have
> more adjustable parameters than the processors in our hf gear.
>
> THis is a pretty deep subject technically for a man who['s just gotten
> home from work and had a couple of shots of bourbon but I can tell you
> that on many rigs I like the sound of the audio better without the
> compressor engaged.  However when set properly with a little attention
> to your operating environment they can do wonders for making you
> intelligible  Btw not a fan of some of the so-called audiophiles who
> are using regular studio gear including compressors instead of those
> built into their radios.  OFten times they are too wide and dirty with
> their audio.  IF your processor is adjustable from the front panel
> remember that a little goes a long way.
>
> I find that on some of the older Icom HF transceivers the compressor
> does actually do one some good.  on many Kenwood rigs it seems to
> depend on the operator, his environment and choice of microphone.
>
> IF you're looking for honest audio reports be sure to ask on 14.3 the
> maritime mobile service net.  IF the processor is hurting the sound of
> your audio there is always one guy on freq or more who'll tell you the
> honest unvarnished truth.  IF I'm testing a new to mne setup or rig
> I'll always ask there before even the traffic nets.
>
> 73 de nf5b
>
>
>
>
>
> Richard Webb
>
> Electric Spider Productions
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> --- Benjamin Franklin, NOvember 1755 from the
> Historical review of Pennsylvania
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