Well, you're right there, it's less in that department, but you need more
antenna setup then you do with UHF/VHF, then you have to worry about
grounding the station right, and believe me the key word there is right, I
fight with my limited grounding of my station every day because I'm on the
second floor.  Really, it's not so bad as long as you do your homework
unlike I did on your way in but really, if you take the time to learn the
radios, no band's radios are all that different or hard to learn, it just
takes time when you get started and once you figure it out it's all good. I
didn't have half the resources you or most on this list have now getting
started when I did, I had no internet, didn't know anyone in the hobby at
all, no one to go to and a not very blind friendly radio and I came through
it alright.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Humbert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: processors, was Kenwood H F Transceiver;


>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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 4:56 PM
> Subject: Re: processors, was Kenwood H F Transceiver;
>
>
>> Message-Id:
>> <20050210185925.TRJO2048.imf19aec.mail.bellsouth.net@[68.212.105.213]>
>>
>> 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
>>                                            "They that can give up
>> essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
>>
>> --- Benjamin Franklin, NOvember 1755 from the
>> Historical review of Pennsylvania
>>
>