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

[Jim Brown]

On 10/29/2010 6:30 PM, Phil Lonzello - WA6LDI wrote:
> 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.

The instructions are exactly the same as I posted two days ago for the 
other mic.

Your TVI problems may be the result of using ALC to control power. That 
is a very bad idea.  NEVER use ALC to set the amplifier power. ALWAYS 
set the drive power to the amplifier by adjusting the POWER control on 
the K3 to get the desired power out of the power amp.  Use ALC ONLY to 
protect the amp from problems when something goes wrong (like something 
breaks in your antenna system, or you goof in tuning or switching the 
antenna (we all do that).

73, Jim K9YC