FT-857D- best after market mic???

[K1MIZ]

I have been running the stock mic on my 857D for a while now. I think its time for some better quality audio. I am thinking of going w a Heil mic(non headset).

What model Heil mic has anyone used? Whats the best in your opinion?

 

[Moleculo]

"Best" is fairly subjective and depends a lot on your particular voice characteristics. I've used a Heil Goldline/GM5 on my 897D (basically the same radio) with good success. Another option is to use some audio processing gear like the W2IHY stuff in the audio chain.

Are you a 75 meter rag chew type of guy, or are you a DX'er, or a bit of everything? Your operating practices might dictate the type of audio quality you're looking for.

 

[doctor]

audio

I have a 857d, and use a turner plus 3 on it works like a champ, just had to buy a conversion mic cable..Yaesu to 4 pin cobra<way turner and all my mics are wired>
use it on 75 AM

DOCTOR/795

 

[n0zna]

I run

Shure 444 and 450 mic...that is on my Kenwoods.On my Siltronix1011c and d run stock d104...My old TenTec Corsiar run the 444 Shure...73s de n0zna/John

 

[K1MIZ]

Another option is to use some audio processing gear like the W2IHY stuff in the audio chain.

I checked out his site and i have heard many say they run his equipment. I will consider something like that as an option. His prices seem to be a bit high so maybe down the road. I will start off w a good quality mic first and then take it from there.

 

[Moleculo]

I checked out his site and i have heard many say they run his equipment. I will consider something like that as an option. His prices seem to be a bit high so maybe down the road. I will start off w a good quality mic first and then take it from there.

Here's a video review I did of the gear in action:

http://www.worldwidedx.com/product-reviews/36139-w2ihy-8-band-eq-eqplus-video-review.html