I needed this video. Had no clue why my audio wasnt working on transmit. It was set to line in. Lol. Was able to check into a 40 meter net immediately after watching your video. Thank you.
Why the difference? A compressor, in audio lingo, brings all the audio up to a consistent level. Shouting and speaking softly are all "compressed" to roughly the same audio level. Mic gain increases the sensitivity of the mic. Too much can sound echo-y and pick up every little sound in your house and send it over the air. Too little and your friends all say "yer audio's a little light..." So turn compression on to make your audio all the same loudness and adjust the gain to pick up your voice nicely at a comfortable speaking level. QRZ means "who is calling me?" QRL means "is the frequency in use" and usually in voice modes you just ask and leave off that Q-code. (Which is funny because you *do* hear "Q R Zed" on voice, as well as some others...)
I'd just add that the compressor, when implemented in a standard way doesn't bring the audio up to a consistent level rather it does an RMS average of the level leading up to the peak and keeps the level from exceeding the averaged peak. As explained to me by an audio engineer and professional musician friend of mine.
The compressor has a fixed threshold. That’s not uncommon in the audio world. As you discovered the way to adjust it is change the mic gain. I think the 12 setting you started with was better. It don’t think it was distorting though the only way to know for sure is to connect to a WebSDR and record yourself. I personally am not a fan of asking others if your audio is good as everyone’s taste and experience are different. Xiegu’s audio implementation is non-standard to say the least. I wouldn’t give too much credence to absolute levels. (The S meter seems a bit off too) If it sounds good and you are making contacts then it probably is good.
If u have another radio to monitor your signal... with no antenna attached (to prevent overload to the monitor radio) . How does your G90 sound... (of course with an ant on the G90... listening using head phones) ??? Try those adjustments....
I run mine at mic gain of 14 and the compressor always on. I have only ever gotten compliments on the audio quality. Of course everyone's voice is different and interacts with the mic element differently and the only way to find what works is to play with it.
QRZ “Who is calling me”- You're asking for a contact to repeat their callsign. In other words since he's _made_ no contacts he's dead calling so as not to likely get any reply.
Funny I was just asking about this. I need to check youtube for my questions about this radio first
Good explanation, I am new to all of the settings on ham radios, but I’m a long time music tech nerd and this made sense to me
I needed this video. Had no clue why my audio wasnt working on transmit. It was set to line in. Lol. Was able to check into a 40 meter net immediately after watching your video. Thank you.
Another great video Ernie. Thank you.
Another nice short and sharp video. Nice one mate. Keep em coming!!!! - 73, VK3TWC
More coming up over the Christmas and New Year holiday vacation
And here I thought my g90 was not working properly 😂😂
same bro holy shit
Holy fuck, I think you saved me from chucking my shit in trash
I am happy 😊
exactly! the default upon reset should be CMP = ON. ironically, pre-amp is ON during reset. I want the radio to boot the other way around.
Brilliant thanks for that
Yay! I found the compression button!
Why the difference?
A compressor, in audio lingo, brings all the audio up to a consistent level. Shouting and speaking softly are all "compressed" to roughly the same audio level.
Mic gain increases the sensitivity of the mic. Too much can sound echo-y and pick up every little sound in your house and send it over the air. Too little and your friends all say "yer audio's a little light..."
So turn compression on to make your audio all the same loudness and adjust the gain to pick up your voice nicely at a comfortable speaking level.
QRZ means "who is calling me?"
QRL means "is the frequency in use" and usually in voice modes you just ask and leave off that Q-code. (Which is funny because you *do* hear "Q R Zed" on voice, as well as some others...)
I'd just add that the compressor, when implemented in a standard way doesn't bring the audio up to a consistent level rather it does an RMS average of the level leading up to the peak and keeps the level from exceeding the averaged peak. As explained to me by an audio engineer and professional musician friend of mine.
Thanks for the information
Very useful. Thanks.
Use a websdr and you can hear, and even record, your transmission.
The compressor has a fixed threshold. That’s not uncommon in the audio world. As you discovered the way to adjust it is change the mic gain.
I think the 12 setting you started with was better. It don’t think it was distorting though the only way to know for sure is to connect to a WebSDR and record yourself. I personally am not a fan of asking others if your audio is good as everyone’s taste and experience are different.
Xiegu’s audio implementation is non-standard to say the least. I wouldn’t give too much credence to absolute levels. (The S meter seems a bit off too) If it sounds good and you are making contacts then it probably is good.
Thanks Jeff. Great insight!
If u have another radio to monitor your signal... with no antenna attached (to prevent overload to the monitor radio) . How does your G90 sound... (of course with an ant on the G90... listening using head phones) ??? Try those adjustments....
The Reverse Beacon Network is helpful too
That is good to know tnxs
Hey great video, any advice on what the RF Gain should be set too? Cheers 73 VK3NDG
I'm between 45 and 50
Good to know.
it's baffling why the radio would ship with a mic option that doesn't work
I run mine at mic gain of 14 and the compressor always on. I have only ever gotten compliments on the audio quality. Of course everyone's voice is different and interacts with the mic element differently and the only way to find what works is to play with it.
Same settings here and I’ve had numerous comments on audio quality and that it cuts through the noise well
With the power set at 20 watts, I have my mic gain at 6 and it seem slike I have to back off of the mic to keep meter out of the red.
Red is not bad in this case. It’s the amount of compression
QRZ, "Who is calling me?
QRZ “Who is calling me”- You're asking for a contact to repeat their callsign.
In other words since he's _made_ no contacts he's dead calling so as not to likely get any reply.
What was your power output, 20w ?
I usually stay well below 20 watts.