Re: [ST] Re: antenna mounts

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 1 Aug 2001, Jonathan West wrote:

> RE the mic on the radio unit:  yes I have noticed that it is hot as
> well, but did you notice that you can hear your tapping even when you
> are not transmitting?  I can hear that mic all the time in my headset.
> Kinda silly.

Indeed, have noticed that as well.  Wonder if going in and cutting it out
would be deterimental or not...

> RE parts:  order the parts straight from Chatterbox: 888-452-2269.
> $9.95 for the "mini-cord" plus shipping.  

Thanks!

> RE antenna location:  my antenna is mounted so that the coil is just
> above the luggage rack, which I think is ok (its gonna have to be).
> You're right about anything in the envelope affecting the SWR.  As a
> matter of fact, I think I remember the low power transmission giving me
> better results on that meter as well.  Does your unit break up its
> transmission if you turn the volume up to 5 or higher?  I cannot turn my
> volume up when transmitting as it gets all broken up for some reason.
> Problem solved if I turn the volume down.  Seems like another flaw.

No problem with regard to volume setting at all.  Are you sure it isn't
more of a proximity thing, like when you are sitting next to who ever you
are talking to as opposed to being a few bike lengths apart?

> In the mean time, I think I'm gonna plug up that built in mic and see if
> that cleans up the noise.

Let us know,


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