[K3] Re: [Elecraft] Mic & CMP values - what are they?

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Thanks Lyle, yes obviously I did mean to put K3 :-)


On 2/1/08 22:50, "Lyle Johnson" <kk7p at wavecable.com> sent:

>> For the values displayed when I twidle the Mi8c and CMp pots - what do the
>> numbers represent - % of compression? DB of mic gain?
> 
> Assuming you are referring to a K3, these are dimensionless values.
> More is more ;-)
> 
> MIC GAIN is set by looking at the ALC meter. The bars there are also
> dimensionless.
> 
> CMP is then set using the CMP display.  There, each bar represents
> approximately 2 to 3 dB of IF envelope clipping.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Lyle KK7P

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