I use the Heil Goldline in the Heil PLT and really enjoy being able to sit
straight in my chair with the mic still in the correct position.  I mainly
use a foot switch but I also built a little switch box which is attached
with Velcro to the keyboard shelf so I can be logging or doing other things
on the computer and simply reach over with my left hand and either hit a
push to talk button which has to be held down or activate a locking switch.
I really like this setup a lot except for my foot petal.  It is the small
one from Heil and tends to navigate all over the place.  I would really like
to find one that was big and heavy and would stay put.

Take care all and very 73.


Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS:  NNN0SHS




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Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 12:43
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Subject: Re: Why a desk mic?

I've found that most of the all in one desk mics where base and element are
of a piece give me the same problem you describe.  That's one reason I like
the Heil microphones.  REgular microphone stand hardware works with them,
allowing me to use a standard mic boom or a desk stand and/or gooseneck on a
large based desk stand to get it close to me.

I like using mine with a foot switch as I do not care to run vox here or at
most locations where I might operate.  I can attach my Heil to a reguar
floor stand with a boom arm getting it over the operating position without
the stand taking up valuable operating desk real estate.

Since I do a lot of net control work and traffic handling I find this is the
most convenient way to operate.  Using braille and a computer I find I need
both hands for reading or typing, hence the mic on a stand works better.

I tried the headset mics with the mini booms but I find they're too fragile
for conditions in my shack.

73 de nf5b



Richard Webb

Electric Spider Productions
almost 50% of those at ground zero on 9/11/01 still have longterm health
problems.  Almost half of those have no health insurance.