Lou:

I would think it basically boils down to personal preference.

For example, in response  to our discussions about zero beating over the
past two days, I have set my side-tone frequency in the TS590 to 500 HZ, as
opposed to the 600 HZ that I originally had.  I don't think I'll have any
trouble getting used to it, but time will tell, I guess.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


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Subject: Re: How To Zero Beat when in CW ModeWith TS590

Bob and list,

This brings up an interesting point. In the November 2013 QST, N2HX proposed
that some hams might find CW more pleasant to copy if they set their receive
note at 432 hz. Apparently, some folks believe there is a significant
difference in listening comfort between 440 hz, which is middle A, and 432
which seems to be a preferred standard for middle A. i'm not a musician so
this is all new to me. However, I did tune my sidetone to as close to 432 as
I could get it. I wasn't that far off to begin with. I can't say that it
made any great difference but I'd be interested to hear anyone else's
thoughts on the subject. 73, Lou  WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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