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Review Summary For : Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker by Am-Com
Reviews: 91MSRP: 179.95
Description:
A quality speaker with built-in DSP noise reduction.
NOTE: Will now be produced by Heil Sound:
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.amcominc.com/productdetail.cfm?Prod_ID=16
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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WT8Y Rating: 2001-03-05
Don't leave home without one. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
40 years of HF radio from the car and nothing like it. I have not seen a DSP that has come close to the performance this unit has. Most of the DSP I have used do little more than change the tone of the audio and very little if anything to help actual copy, not the Clear Speech, it makes the differance between copy and no copy. The other goodie is the reduction in the ambient background receiver noise in the vehicle.

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Earlier 5-star review posted by WT8Y on 2000-11-20

I have never seen such a improvement to the mobile enviroment. The DSP in my IC 706 MKII did little to help copy. With the Clear Speech however, I can pull signals out of the noise that you almost can't hear. The background buzz and hiss are gone, you only hear the signal. I am going to add one to my 160 meter system at home.
K9UNA Rating: 2001-03-04
Great Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Well worth the money. I use it with an SGC 2020 and it is fantastic. I have also used it with my TS 570 and my IC 746 as an add on to their DSP. Very clean audio (for the most part) and very simple to use. Just turn it on and it works. I think that this little gadget is a best buy! Check out their web site for an audio demonstration and hear the difference for yourself.
K8NDS Rating: 2000-10-25
Fantastic piece of Gear. Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I saw a demonstration of this product at Dayton. I very skeptical at first, but convinced the dealer to let me try it in my car in the parking lot. I was so impressed that I returned in minutes to purchase one before they were gone.
I'm an avid mobile operator, and I don't think that I would care for mobile again if I didn't have my Clear Speech speaker. It will spoil you quick if you operate mobile. It takes out 95%+
noise from power lines, and all the remaining ignition niose that the blanker misses. I have made many DX contacts, that would not have been possible without it.
I congradulate the designer !
N1KFC Rating: 2000-10-25
It works! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Nice speaker and great customer service. I bought a second one and take it with me to club events and field day. Other hams always ask to borrow it. Highly recommended!
W2DI Rating: 2000-05-24
This product is excellent in mobile reducing all noise Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I agree with the positive reviews of this speaker.
I was skeptical, but it does work wonders in the
mobile. Clear Speech reduces ignition noise, ext.
power line noise etc. to virtually nothing while
preserving the clarity and strength of the desired
signal. I run my DX-70 with its noise blanker off
and the pre-amp on - if needed, with great
results. Two thu
K7FD Rating: 2000-05-24
Five GOLD Stars!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This speaker WORKS; check out the .wav file at www.amateurcommunications.com and listen for yourself. This speaker reduces noise to zip while enhancing the signal to an unmatched clarity; it is truly a must have if you are mobile. I'm getting another for in the shack...just a super product...73, John K7FD
VR2XMC Rating: 2000-05-20
Can be used as Base station speaker Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have planned to get a station speaker. After I saw the advertisement in QST, I was interested in this speaker and purchased one. It works very well with my IC756. The IF DSP in my IC756 has already worked very well but this speaker simply clear away the remaining noise. It also works well with my IC706 mkI which does not have DSP. Although the sound come out from the speaker with some artificial colour, it helps to improve the readability of weak signals. Regrettably, my version was not equipped with a socket for connection of another external speaker.
KD4ZD Rating: 2000-03-14
Finally, a product that is as good as advertised! Time Owned: unknown months.
I purchased my "ClearSpeech-Speaker" on 14 Oct 99. To use mobile with my IC-706. (The old model) This product is great! I worked a QRP station near Manchester England (M0CQE Paul). First at 10w, then 5w & finally 1 watt! During the QSO I switched the DSP on the speaker on & off. In the off position I could not hear Paul at all! In the on position he was 100 % copy. My car was in the driveway with the motor running and the antenna is a "CB" steel whip (102") and a SGC "Smart" tuner. The frequency was filled with QRM & QRN but the "ClearSpeech-Speaker" removed it all!
Also tested it on the base station. My rig is a Yaesu FT-100 with built in DSP which I find to be better than my outboard "TimeWave 5x9+ digital signal processor. With the Yaesu DSP on and adjusted to maximum readable signal, I plugged my large speaker into the back of the "ClearSpeech-Speaker" external speaker jack and switched on the DSP. The readability of the signal improved another 50%. This was witnessed by my friend KB3HI Jerry who was visiting from Dagsboro, DE. Incidentally, Jerry bought one too after the test! This "Amazing" product is in daily use in my mobile. I will buy another one next paycheck.
The only "hitch" in this product is; it will kill your car battery if left hooked up over a weekend that you don't drive your vehicle. I found this out the hard way!
WA9OIG Rating: 1999-12-03
I'M GOING TO ORDER ANOTHER ONE! Time Owned: unknown months.
The Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker lives up to all their claims plus more! I have had it for less than a week and has exceeded my expectations.
I have used it with my HTX-10 and HTX-242 mobile. When audio is covered with line noise, ignition noise or weak signal noise this speaker really shines. I also used it at home with my TS-430 and FT-920 even with the 920's extensive DSP curcuitry the Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker makes a vast improvement it a noisy band and monitoring even a busy freq. much more enjoyable. I will be ordering another one.
W5EOZ Rating: 1999-09-14
Excellent speaker Time Owned: unknown months.
I purchased the speaker this week, based upon the last review. I live in a closely populated (garden home) neighborhood with antenna restrictions, am slightly hard of hearing, and need all the help I can get. This speaker filters out the neighbors' noise and my noise, and really helps my situation. I highly recommend the speaker. Delivery was fast, too. Try these folks.