Feb 4, 2026 12:37 PM
#1
Welcome, and I’m glad you’re here.
This forum was created for people who care about audio — not just being loud, not just filling spectrum, but sounding right. If you’re chasing clean ESSB, wideband presence, intelligibility, warmth, punch, or that elusive “broadcast” feel over the air, you’re in the right place.
This is a space for:
Thoughtful discussion about ESSB techniques
Sharing audio chains, profiles, and processing philosophies
Honest signal reports and constructive feedback
Hardware and software solutions — from classic analog gear to modern DSP
Learning, experimenting, and refining the craft
What this isn’t:
A place for ego contests
A place to trash others’ signals or setups
A place for “loud = good” thinking
We’re here to exchange knowledge, not guard it.
If you’re new to ESSB, don’t be intimidated — everyone starts somewhere. Ask questions. Post clips. Learn why things work, not just what works.
If you’re experienced, share what you’ve learned. The best operators didn’t get there alone.
A few simple guidelines:
Be respectful
Be curious
Be honest
Help others sound better than they did yesterday
Post an intro when you’re ready. Tell us what you’re running, what bands you’re on, and what kind of sound you’re chasing. Most importantly — get on the air and experiment.
ESSB is part science, part art. Let’s explore both.
Glad you’re here —
Doug (KB2UKA)
This forum was created for people who care about audio — not just being loud, not just filling spectrum, but sounding right. If you’re chasing clean ESSB, wideband presence, intelligibility, warmth, punch, or that elusive “broadcast” feel over the air, you’re in the right place.
This is a space for:
Thoughtful discussion about ESSB techniques
Sharing audio chains, profiles, and processing philosophies
Honest signal reports and constructive feedback
Hardware and software solutions — from classic analog gear to modern DSP
Learning, experimenting, and refining the craft
What this isn’t:
A place for ego contests
A place to trash others’ signals or setups
A place for “loud = good” thinking
We’re here to exchange knowledge, not guard it.
If you’re new to ESSB, don’t be intimidated — everyone starts somewhere. Ask questions. Post clips. Learn why things work, not just what works.
If you’re experienced, share what you’ve learned. The best operators didn’t get there alone.
A few simple guidelines:
Be respectful
Be curious
Be honest
Help others sound better than they did yesterday
Post an intro when you’re ready. Tell us what you’re running, what bands you’re on, and what kind of sound you’re chasing. Most importantly — get on the air and experiment.
ESSB is part science, part art. Let’s explore both.
Glad you’re here —
Doug (KB2UKA)