Re: {Collins} Info wanted on SM-80 Mic

["Bill Carns" <wcarns@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jerry is correct about the SM-80 being associated with the HF-80 series of 
equipment. I have used both the SM-280 and SM-80 mics in a A-B comparison 
on-the-air test and I prefer the SM-280 for SSB QSOs. The HF-80 is a more 
restricted element apparently for more severe communication environments and 
one of those conditions is the fan noise that the HF-80 emits.  On the other 
hand, I do not get bad noise reports using the SM-280 so go figure.

Bill Carns, N7OTQ
K0CXX, Trustee MRCCC
Editor Signal Magazine
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Wimberley, Texas
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Kessler" <N4JL@xxxxxxx>
To: <LeeCraner@xxxxxxx>; <COLLINS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: {Collins} Info wanted on SM-80 Mic


> Lee,
>
> The SM-80 complemented the HF-80 series equipment.  I suspect that the mic 
> is similar or the same in characteristics to the SM-280.  I've seen photos 
> but have not had the opportunity to work with the SM-80.  However, I can 
> tell you from personal experience that an SM-280 works appropriately with 
> my HF-80 system.
>
> Jerry Kessler
> N4JL
>
>
> ----------
>
> At 11:43 AM 6/25/2009, LeeCraner@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > I recently picked up an SM-80 mic.  It appears to be identical to the
> > SM-280.  Anyone know anything about the SM-80 mic and how it differs from 
> > the
> > SM-280.  A web search provided no information.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > 73
> > Lee WB6SSW
> >
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