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KC4CP
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 12, 2009 14:28
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Great Stand Alone Unit
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Over the years, I have purchased 5 sets of W2IHY gear (8 Band EQ & EQ Plus). They have all been superb. However, for this review I limit my comments to the EQ Plus.
I just got in another radio: ICOM 7600. I purchased a Heil 781 mic and thought that I would try JUST the EQ Plus (rather than the set). The result was that I am getting "broadcast audio" reports (totally unsolicited!). Another comment that I have heard often goes something like this: "Your signal is S-9 but you sound like you are at least 20db over S-9!?!?"
Because I am accustomed to running both units, the settings that I have recorded don't work with just the EQ Plus alone. I called Julius and asked for his recommendations. He stoppped what he was doing and got on 40 meters with me - and stayed with me (replaying my audio to me) until I was 110% satisfied! W2IHY is the "Gold Standard" when it comes to customer service and satifaction!
Does the 8 Band EQ & EQ Plus beat just the EQ Plus as a stand alone unit? Yes, having the second unit allows more fine tuning and adjustment. But if I were going to have one or the other, the EQ Plus is my favorite! You get smooth & tailored audio, a functional "noise gate" via the downward expander, and unbelievable "punch" and "loudness" via the compressor (but with 0% of the compressed audio sound!).
Add the EQ Plus to your radio ... any HF radio ... and you will be blown away by the results.
WR4N (ex KC4CP)
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WA3HVR
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 7, 2009 13:56
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It works great.
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I've had the W2IHY 8 bander for some time and recently added the EQ Plus. It works so well that I get unsolicited audio praises almost every QSO. The 2 W2IHY "boxes" really perform and the support you get from Julius seals the deal. Highly recommended!
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G0UUT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 26, 2009 00:13
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BIG- WOW
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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after having the 8 band for some time i order the eq+ AND it is a big WOW fantstic , no need for any AMP when using the 8 band and EQ+ every one ask me what are you using / ?the audio is like DW BBC ETC work with any radio need correct cable and you on i was taking the time to do the
adjustment, after doing a lots of test the audio sound great , and Julius is Great answring any qustion you have, even help to set it . fantastic
thank you julius for all your kind help and many years of support .
Elan g0uut/Dl9fcc
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KE5YGR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 24, 2009 21:25
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Great product!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Great product with great customer service. I actually talked to Julius a couple of times on the phone working the setup and he explained alot about the equipment and the processing. Then we got on the air and he helped me tune on air, which i have both the 8 band and EQPlus hooked up to my IC-7700. I'm using a Heil PR781 mic, and have it sounding great and its simple to change you signal if you want to ragchew or bust pile-ups. Thanks Julius for the help and a great product.
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M0RCJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 9, 2009 09:21
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Impressed
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Having used the W2IHY 8 band EQ for some time and being more than impressed i decided to buy the EQ-PLUS and use the pair together and i'm so glad i did.Initially i was unsure of something so i decided to e-mail Julias with my query.
Email came back within minutes and Julias asked me to send my phone number as it would be easier to sort things out,almost straight away he called me and within no time at all i was up and running.I think Julias's service is more than 1st class!!.i have been using the equipment and i'm getting exceptional audio reports quite often and no RFI whatsoever in my ATTIC shack situation.I would highly recommend W2IHY's equipment for effectiveness,quality and service.
Great products from a very nice man!
Cheers,Reg M0RCJ/G7DGH
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RUSS324
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 18, 2009 16:05
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Exceptional audio processing!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased the EQ Plus along with the 8 band Equalizer. Both products are fantastic and allow the operator to taylor their audio to meet the individual requirements. Well made and really makes setting up your audio a lot of fun. Several friends could not believe the difference it made. Cedric on Maderia Island said my audio boomed over the pile-up. this was my setup for DXing and I have another setup for rag chewing. I am going to try a different audio setup for Net Control tomorrow. What fun. Russ K8QF
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TI2TL
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 4, 2008 14:41
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Very Very Good
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I can't say I had the pleasure to test it against other eq equipment but I have to say that it works superbly. I like very much the Compressor and the effect processor. I have also the 8 band Eq but I consider this to be a far better choice if you had to chose between the two. I can get most of my modulation performance out of the EQplus and I just make the final touches with the 8 band EQ.
No RFI at all with more than 2KW.
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N3QVB
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 26, 2008 21:13
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Interesting reviews recently
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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It's all about what the boxes do for you. The 8 Band Equalizer with the EQPlus are the best additions to my shack other than my beam. Great engineering with great customer service from Julius.
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VK3HOT
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 26, 2008 17:30
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easy way to increase your presence on the band
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Having owned an 8 band for 12+ months,and purchasing another off ebay, I took the plunge and ordered the plus after a couple of emails to Julius asking about interfacing the plus with my Icom 718 and Kenwood TS 530S, just to be sure.
As usual the service was first rate, Julius even called me on my cell to make sure I was ok with what we had discussed via email, before he shipped the plus! Never have I experienced such personalised caring service. So after setting the plus up on my 718 initially, as expected, positive comments all round about my audio. On a recent dx contact under very trying band conditions on 20m with a station in India, his last comment after several attempts by both to battle the QRN, and make the contact, was about the quality of my audio. I cannot recommend Julius and his products highly enough. Outstanding!!
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W4LGH
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Rating: 2/5
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Oct 22, 2008 06:04
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Poor design
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I found several things wrong, that have been inherant with all the W2IHY products. First they are way over priced! For the price of the EQ Plus box , one can buy a nice commercial quality microphone, and commercial EQ/Compressor, that is much cleaner in performance, better made, and a much more appealling looks. Everything on teh commercial equip. is industry standardand compatible with everything.
W2IHY products look like toys on the outside, and the construction on the inside is not up to par either. I persoanlly think the "Jones Brothers" cut way to many corners, for the price they charge.
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