[Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

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

Might be more appropriate for a long decay gain control loop to
FOLLOW the compressor (clipper).  IIRC, that is the order in most
broadcast (talk formatted) use ... the clipper prevents unusual
peaks from causing distortion and the longer recovery compressor
smooths out the level (rides gain).

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 4/30/2010 1:25 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote:
>
>> > 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?
> Before.
>
> Lyle KK7P
>