[Elecraft] Testing the compressor on K2 #4913

[Ken Bessler]

Is the design of the K2's compressor so that even at
4:1, it's not too harsh? I've been using 2:1 for normal
ops and 4:1 for difficult contacts. My mic is an old CB
"Cobra" hand mic (600 ohm). I also have a headset mic
salvaged from a cell phone (2.2k). I don't use that one
much.

I talked to KB0OMQ (2 miles away) on 40m today
and had him rate the compressor for quality at 1:1 and
4:1. He said there was no difference in quality - just in
strength. That was on the CB mic.

That had me scratching my head. Surely, 4:1 compression
would sound terrible so close in? I'm used to my FT-857D
where at 65 of 100 it sounded good but at 100 it was
only good for busting pileups. I would get complaints of my
audio if I forgot to turn it down for a ragchew.

I'm pretty sure my compressor is working - I get much more
power for a given sound with it set to 4:1.

Is the K2's compressor just THAT clean?

Ken
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 Just my 2¢ worth... 73's es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055, Digital On Six #350,
      Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913 



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