well as far as programming a radio, I find my dool band radio for vhf and
uhf much easier to manage in terms of programming repeaters in to memories.
The HF rig is slightly harder. Right now I'm using a borrowed Icom 735, that
radio is impossible to program. It's got a rouder dial and no direct entry.
there's no key pad on it so a blind person would be lost unless someone
sighted put some frequencies for you in the memories and for that you've got
ten memories, so you better get all your favourite frequencies down to ten,
which is impossible because I can think of at least 30 I use. It's also got
no tuner in it. So since I haven't an external tuner, I'm limited as far as
band coverage. In the future when I can save up some, I intend on purchasing
the Kenwood 570. I've got the instruction manual for it on tape and I'll go
through it intently so when I get the rig, I'll be familiar with some of the
functions on it. There's a lot of complicated buttons on it and it's easy to
get lost if you press the wrong thing. The only consoling thing about that
radio is that most my friends who are also blind use it, so I guess help is
just a phone call away. Since I don't have anyone here really, I have to
rely on myself otherwise. I haven't yet encountered a straight forward Hf
rig with out all the bells and whistles. You have to be a brain surgeon to
operate most the hf radios I've seen. Why my Radio shack realistic shortwave
DX398 is easier then the 570. Hell, a kid could use it and program it. Oops,
I was 8 when I bought that thing. Now that thing, the key pad is similar to
the one on the Tmv. You punch in the frequency of your desire and it takes
you there. If you're on side band, you tune it yourself, but it's still
easier to use compared to the 570 or any real Hf rig for that matter. Also,
about what you said regarding professional radio, too many people want to do
that. I worked in college radio for a bit, spinning records, telling jokes,
doing a night show. When ever there was a guest spot I was there. I got sick
of it though, so I got out of that, and straight in to amateur radio.
There's no favouritism in ham radio. You don't have to know or be connected
to anyone just to be considered. Noone will ignore your talents because they
don't know you. Noone will pick on you if you don't complete school.
everyone's on equal ground so long as they pass the test. There's no brown
nosing higher ups, just so you can spin a few tunes, or play a cd you spent
half your life making. It's great, I'm glad to be a part of all this. I'll
never go back to the other aspect of radio. All the best and good luck,
va3kky.
----- 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
> >
>
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