[Elecraft] New 2.58 firmware - changed audio settings.

[NZ0T]

I am sure the changes are real as they noticed it on my first transmission. 
Conditions were excellent with strong signals.

ab2tc wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> No, I had not noticed that. I updated last night and worked several 80m DX
> contacts (80m was in fantastic shape last night), but did not solicit nor
> receive any audio reports. But I had no problems being heard and copied. I
> also did not notice any difference in the ALC readings nor did I notice
> any change in my analog metering of the RF output. I run with a
> compression setting of 20.
> 
> This is not the first time people are reporting mysterious and apparently
> unintended changes to the audio processing, both on the receive and
> transmit side. And almost never do we hear any confirmations or denials
> from Elecraft. Are you sure the changes are for real or could it be that
> your buddies have developed a reduced tolerance for processed audio over
> time? Could Elecraft please indicate whether there are any intended
> changes to the transmit audio processing in version 2.58?
> 
> Knut - AB2TC
> 
> 
> 
> NZ0T wrote:
>> 
>> I downloaded the new 2.58 beta with no problems but the regular group I
>> ragchew with on 160 SSB immediatly noticed that I was overdriving the
>> rig.  I had not changed the mic gain or comp settings at all from what
>> this group had helped me set it at when I got the rig a couple of months
>> ago. We found that if I reduces the comp from the 10 I was at to 0 and
>> the mike gain from 20 to 18 everything was fine.  Moving the comp up to
>> 10 gave plenty of presence for DX work but 20 was too high.  I use the
>> MH2 hand mic.
>> 
>> Anyone else noticed this?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Bill NZ0T
>> 
> 
> 

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