I have a PTT line running to the rear PTT jack (Manual, page 32, item 14) for use with a foot switch, etc.Īfter you get the radio’s ALC where it needs to be (mine is just below the peak of the ALC meter), then move into the adjustments of your internal EQ and outboard audio equipment. I find this gives better results than going through the front panel 8 pin microphone connector. My outboard components interface with the rear panel RCA audio jack on the FT-2000 (FT-2000 Manual, page 32, item 15). You should always start with the obvious: Read the manuals and follow the instructions therein! It will save you a lot of grief.Ĭonnecting the equipment is just as important as tweaking the settings. FT-2000 Internal Mic Equalization Settings.W2IHY 8 Band Audio Equalizer and Noise Gate.Apex-215 Dual Ribbon Studio Microphone (I have also used the Heil Goldline GM-4).
My audio chain consists of four components. There are a large number of audio components designed for amateur radio and others adapted from studio use, but I’ve kept things relatively simple. That’s the nature of amateur radio anyway, right? The audio characteristics of your voice will in large part determine the optimal settings for your equipment, so be prepared to experiment. Now, before you adopt what I’ve found to be the best settings (or what anyone else has reported), be aware that the quality of your audio is directly dependant on the quality of your voice. Through a lot of reading on the FT-2000 Yahoo group listserve (particularly the contributions of K3UR) and some excellent resources on the web (one of the best is by VK6HZ), I’ve at least become satisfied that my audio is in good shape. It also helps to benefit from those who have plowed the ground before you. All it really takes is some patience and helpful hams on the air to get great sounding audio out of the FT-2000. I am by no means an “expert” when it comes to adjusting the audio settings in the FT-2000, but through a lot of trial and error I’ve adjusted mine to the point where I get pretty good audio reports.
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