[Fox_Tango] FT-101E Speech Processor

[Davis_R]

I received zero answers to my question, so I am posting it one more time:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Davis_R" <WD8JJA@arrl.net>
To: <fox_tango@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 10:03 AM
Subject: FT-101E Speech Processor


> Hi to the Gang.
>
> I have recently (somewhat) installed an RF Speech Processor onto my
> FT-101EX, which is the last step in bringing my rig up to "E"
configuration.
> I have long had all the optional crystals and installed the DC-DC
converter
> about 2 years ago. I added the WARC kit from INRAD about a year ago.
>
> My Processor is the PB-1534 which uses an off-board Level control, while
my
> FT-101EX is an earlier model, when Yaesu used the PB-1494 which had the
> Level control on the board.  The later ones using the PB-1534 had a Level
> control on the front panel, concentric with the Clarifier.  For a Level
> control, I originally just wired up a 10K pot under the hood.
>
> I just acquired the dual Clarifier/Level control pot and replaced the
> single
> Clarifier pot. It seems to work just great.
>
> My question is for the users of FT-101E's:
>
> What is the "normal" setting of the Level control? Mine works as follows.
> Maximum output, with processor "ON" is with the Level control fully
> clockwise, with plenty of ALC action.  When adjusted so that the ALC just
> barely does not move on voice peaks, the Level control is at about 4
o'clock
> position or at about a 4 on the minus or right hand side of the clarifier.
> Any more CCW rotation starts dropping the output, rather quickly.  I guess
I
> was expecting to utilize more of the pot's range.
>
> So, where does your Level control typically run?  Does this sound about
> right?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> 73 and God Bless,
> Rick, WD8JJA.
>
>