[Elecraft] [K3] How much compression for contest use?

[Phil Lonzello - WA6LDI]

Greetings all!  I would also like some assistance regarding the proper
compression/mic setting for my K3.  I've recently purchased a new Heil Pro
Set Elite headset with the HC-6 element.  I have my mic setting at 30 and my
compression at 20.  It appears to sound fine monitored in my headset and I
have received good reports; however, it appears to be overdriving my THP
HL-1.5KFX linear.  I am driving it with approximately 80 watts output and
have made the necessary adjustments to the ALC in conjunction with the amp,
as per the amp's manual.  I seem to be generating some local RFI (my TV) on
peaks.  This has occurred since I upgraded to the new Heil Pro Set Elite. 
When using my prior mic (Heil Pro Set Plus with the HC-4/HC-5 elements), I
did not experience this issue.  Any suggestions as to the proper
mic/compression settings I can use to prevent overdriving my amp?  Thank you
for whatever suggestions you can recommend.

73,
Phil-WA6LDI 
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