[SMCARA] FTdx-3000 Question

[jbr13 at md.metrocast.net]

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Hello all,  I run my FTdx-3000 at 100W output, with a Heil Mic, and
have tweeked my EQ and Para EQ settings.  I am running 25 Mic Gain,
and 45 on the Proc.  I have talked with several guys that know my
voice and they report this sounds great.  I also constantly get
reports that my audio sounds great from DX stations.  My problem is my
ALC is usually running over the top of the ALC line on the meter.  It
is different on most bands, but always over the line. On 10M and 15M
it is higher than most. I have tried to back the Mic Gain and Proc
down to get ALC down some, but I have to pretty much turn my Mic Gain
to 10, and Proc to 15 to get it to dip much at all. Plus when I turn
both down, I see my output power drop 10-30 Watts. My optimized G5RV
is about 40 feet from the radio outside.  I am not sure what is
cuasing the ALC to be a little high.  I have turned back all the EQ
sittings to defaults and turned off Processor, and Mic EQ, ALC drops
close to peak ALC line, but audio really drops off, as well as a drop
in power out.   

	I put a MFJ inline Isolator/ current bulan inline at the antenna
this past weekend, but that changed nothing. 

	Ideas, Comments??? 
	N3YUG Jason Rearick