Icom 7300: Heil PR781 Microphone Review & Settings

The Heil PR781 is a very popular microphone for ham radio operators -- but will it work on the Icom 7300? I've had the chance to run it for about a month - and here is my review after extensive audio testing.

My ragchew audio settings with the PR781

Mic Gain - 75%
Compression - 5
TX Bass - +4/+5
TX Treble +5

Items you see in this video

Heil PR 781 - https://amzn.to/35SmYlD
Heil PL-2T Boom - https://amzn.to/2LZW7gm
Heil Shock Mount - https://amzn.to/39PFHzs

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Chapters

0:00 - Heil PR781 Review
0:15 - IC7300 Stock Mic Review
0:55 - Why Get a Boom Mic
1:26 - Dynamic vs. Condenser Mics
2:45 - VOX Operation
3:14 - Downside of Condenser Mics
3:51 - Dynamic Mics Look Cool!
4:29 - Ragchew Settings
5:58 - Hawaii Contact
6:57 - DX Settings
8:20 - Distance From Mic