***Got hold of veteran dxer overseas and tried the Heil with the
processor on and various positions of the compression level knob. In
each position the report was the same. "With the compression on,
I lose 50% of my talk power". Seems there is a tremendous difference
with it off as opposed to on. Reports with the compression off are
excellent and very competitive in breaking through the pileups.
Perhaps there is a problem with the compression circuitry because
the reports are typically the other way around in my experiences with
the Kenwood 830S and 940S. Since it is a backup rig will simply use it
without compression. The Heil makes up for the difference. Thanks again.


Caveat Lector wrote:

I used the D-104 for several years on a TS-820

A problem with "reports" is -- HF non-Dxers wouldn't know good processing
from bad. Most will tell you turn off the processing.

A true DXer can access your audio -- have them give you a report.

Use headphones and the MONI switch to assess it yourself and keep the COMP
LEVEL down -- then advance for reasonable compressed audio -- worked for me.

--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !

"Murray Green, K3BEQ" wrote in message
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Recommendations for a mike that would be used with a Kenwood TS-820 and
provide clean, clear audio. Presently using either the D-104 or the
Heil headset/boom with the DX cartridge. Good reports with the
processor off but bad reports with it on. Suggestions please and thanks?
K3BEQ