[Elecraft] KX3-MIC & COMP Setting / Metering

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

OK, but I did not think there was a problem with the metering - the KX3 
manual says to adjust for 5 bars, but the K3 says to go up to 7 bars, so 
the 5 to 7 bar comment was in error.

I have 1.12 firmware in my KX1  Yes, it is difficult to drive the ALC 
above 5, but I suggest driving it up to 5 bars and then go just a bit 
higher - then bring up compression to your taste.  My MH3 runs about 35 
on the mic gain and 15 on compression.
OTOH, I have a Yamaha CM500 running with an adapter to connect only the 
tip instead of the stock plug that connects the tip and ring together - 
that runs well with the mic gain set to 20 and compression to 15 - that 
is one hot microphone element.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/12/2012 1:00 PM, James Kohnke (W6VAR) wrote:
> Understood, but the metering isn't working right. Protocal described was from Gary at Elecraft.
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