[1000mp] PSK31 on Mark V

Sun, 2 Jun 2002 16:00:04 -0400

Jim

Yes Class A operation will help but more important is to reduce the drive
level ( mic gain AND rf-pwr to levels that produce ZERO ALC.  Not even a
flicker.  If you have a watt meter when you have everything adjusrted right
you will only produce some where around 15 to 20 watts.  Ask the station to
give you a reading of your IMD it should be -20 or lower and he should see
no sidebands on your signal, just a nice pair of railroad tracks.  (one set
please).

Have fun PSK31 is a fun mode and requires only qrp levels of power BTW the
ft817 is great on PSK !!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim McDonald" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: [1000mp] PSK31 on Mark V

> Being an old hand at PSK31 (I've had one QSO), I have a question.  I
> understand about using Menu 8-6 on the Mark V, which is cool, and I
> understand that I should adjust the mic gain so there is no ALC reading.
> Would Class A be beneficial?
>
> Jim N7US
>
>
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