re: An advocate for a little audio compression. Yeah, I know a decent number of you are in-stone same-in to same-out repeater audio levels types.
However, I've changed my opinion. A number of operators don't seem to have voices that drive their radios with adequate audio and I always seem to be reaching for the volume control. So I've started adding a modest amount of audio compression to a few repeaters and the difference is a very pleasant and well received change. Consider 6 to 10dB of audio compression in your repeater system if you're constantly reaching for the volume control while listening to more than one person talk at different levels. I'm experimenting with higher and even dynamic audio compression values but for most situations the above values seem to work well. If you're not sure how to add a bit of audio compression to your specific system... wouldn't be hard to describe it as in most cases the hardware is already in place. Transparent or flat through repeater audio can be made louder without causing the world to come to screeching halt. cheers, skipp
