4.0.20 :hdr_ed:22 WB3GCK 20230302204029 :inc:15 THIS IS A DRILL :to:16 All Net Stations :fm:12 Craig WB3GCK :p2:16 CCAR Net Manager :d1:10 2023-02-09 :t1:5 1925L :sb:20 Microphone Technique :s1:12 Craig WB3GCK :p3:16 CCAR Net Manager :mg:284 Even something as simple as using your microphone correctly can make a big difference. For optimum performance, hold the mic close to your cheek and just off to the side of your mouth. Talk across, rather than into, the microphone. This will reduce breath noises and popping sounds.