Sorry about that goof. Yes, I use data modes a lot more than I use SSB this time of year (no 6m Es LOL) Hopefully I didn't confuse the dude too much.
Bill W5WVO -----Original Message----- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 13:22 To: Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO Cc: [email protected] ; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] How much compression for contest use? Bill, When setting up for voice modes, that should be 5 to 7 bars on the ALC display - and that must be done with compression backed off to zero. Add compression as you want after setting the mic gain level. It is 4 to 5 bars for data modes. The fact is that the K3 "ALC" meter is like a VU meter. ALC action does not start until the 4th bar - below that the meter just indicates the audio drive level. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/30/2010 9:03 AM, Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO wrote: > And make sure you follow the directions in the K3 manual EXACTLY when > setting up a new mic. Meter the ALC voltage on the K3 and set the mic gain > to produce 4-5 bars of INTERNAL ALC, no more. Then add compression as > desired for the best effect. You might also want to experiment with the > transmit equalization, especially by removing the first two (lowest) > octaves > of response. Cut them all the way down as far as they will go. You don't > need or want any audio energy at those low frequencies. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
