[Elecraft] Fw: Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB

[Jack West]

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB


> Hi,
> 
> I run mic gain in high, front panel, and gain set at max 60 setting.
> Compression is 18.  Get good audio reports. Mic is Astatic D-104
> I bought in 1955 (as a kid) for $1.00 (half of my weekly allowance)
> It was on a consignment shelf at a radio parts store. It looks good
> and is still going strong.
> 
> 73 de
> Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <brian at brianlinn.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Following up on mic gain required, I'd like to inquire as to the
> reasonableness of my settings. 
> 
> Mic: Heil PR-781
> straight into the K3
> Mic Level: 55
> Mic Bias: High
> Compression: 18
> TX EQ: modest adjustment center, nothing wild
> Audio Reports: "great audio"
> 
> Seems like a
> higher mic level than most run. It's the same for my Audio Technica
> headset. 
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Brian KD0HII
> s/n 3672
> 
>> 
>> 1. With Heil HC5, the needed MIC
> gain for same ALC deflection is now 25 
>> instead of 17 
>>
> 
> 
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