[Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Lyle,

 > The K3 Mic algorithm applies a fast attack, slow decay gain control
 > loop after the Tx Equalizer.  The peak detector in this loop is
 > displayed on the ALC bargraph.

Does this gain control occur before or after the compressor if it
is engaged?

 > "Fast" and "slow" are relative terms, and not user adjustable.
 > Consider them part of the rig's personality...

If the gain control is prior to the compressor, a fast decay might
be more appropriate and reduce the "punch out" effect.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 4/30/2010 8:57 AM, Lyle Johnson wrote:
>
>> The terms you are using to describe the K3's internal functioning will
>> remain speculative unless Wayne publishes stuff,...
>
> The K3 Mic algorithm applies a fast attack, slow decay gain control loop
> after the Tx Equalizer.  The peak detector in this loop is displayed on
> the ALC bargraph. The fifth bar indicates the threshold beyond which the
> loop reduces gain.  Currently, the 6th bar shows about 3 dB of loop gain
> reduction and the 7th bar's threshold is about 6 dB of loop gain reduction.
>
> "Fast" and "slow" are relative terms, and not user adjustable. Consider
> them part of the rig's personality...
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>