Hi Don, TNX for the email.
Don Wilhelm wrote: > Lance, > > If that is a standard Heil headset (with a dynamic mic element like the > HC4 or HC5), then you should *not* have bias turned on. If you have the > Proset K2 (with an electret mic element) or a Proset with an -iC (Icom) > suffix, that also has an electret element and will require bias. Yes, my Proset K2 says IC on the side of it, so I have the bias turned on. > > The "H" or "L" refers to the microphone gain range and *not* to the bias > level. You may want to try the low range to have more control over your > mic gain (your mic level setting will require higher numbers). Ah....I see. OK - I think I will stay at the H level and just keep it around 5 then. TNX and VY 73, Lance > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: >> Howdy! >> >> I am using the Heil headset with the K3, and have the mic connected >> into the rear panel (the front panel connection was having RF >> distortion) with the HIGH bias level. The Mic gain is less than 5 >> and the compression is 10. The ALC is never out of the indicated range. >> >> With the TX GATE turned ON, I get reports of the audio sounding >> slightly distorted and there being "crackling noises". I can hear >> these crackling sounds in between syllables when I turn up the monitor >> loud in the headphones. All the crackling noises disappear when I >> turn off the TX GATE. Do I have something adjusted wrong, or is it >> just natural to have the crackling noises and distortion when the TX >> GATE is on? I would prefer to run without any distortion, but my loud >> blower is right behind me and it is strong into the mic like a jet >> plane in between syllables without the TX GATE. Do I need to choose >> between the two evils? >> >> I would appreciate any guidance. Thanks! VY 73, Lance >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: >> 270.13.38/2274 - Release Date: 07/31/09 05:58:00 >> >> > > -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the MAGIC BAND EME email reflector! ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
