[Elecraft] K3 Problem

[Fred Jensen]

I don't do much SSB but when I do I get 10 dB peak compression with the 
CMP set at 12.  I use a Heil Proset with the electret mic I got from 
Elecraft.  I regularly get unsolicited comments of "really good audio." 
  My TX equalizer is set to the "K9YC recommendations."  I can't imagine 
what it would sound like at CMP=30, but I bet it wouldn't be good.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013
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On 10/27/2012 3:24 AM, Jim wrote:
> I was thinking the same thing. I never go above 15 CMP. Mic is set to
> 30 and I easily get 100 watts PEP.
>
> I would think a CMP set to 30 the receiving station could hear
> spiders crawling in your room.
>
> KE4WY Jim
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Oct 27, 2012, at 5:37 AM, Bill W4ZV <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> Dick, WN3R wrote
>>> With compression above 30
>>
>> Wow!  The max I ever use is 24.  Microphones may vary but CMP=30
>> seems awfully high.
>>
>> 73,  Bill  W4ZV