K3 AM Help Needed!

[Phil LaMarche-2]

K3/100. Using a EV 27 mike and wonderful audio reports on SSB. Just started
to

use the K3 on AM, driving a AL80B with 15 watts and 175 peak out. Carrier

is strong, audio sounds very nice but even with the Mic gain at 60, I have

less than 50% modulation.  Can any one help me bring this up closer to 100?

Thanks

Phil

 

Philip LaMarche
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
 <http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/> www.instantgourmetspices.com

www.w9dvm.com <http://www.w9dvm.com/>  
800-395-7795 pin 02
727-944-3226
FAX [phone]
NASFT 30210

K3  #1605

CCA 98  00827
CRA 1701

W9DVM


 
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[KK7P]

> ... Carrier
> is strong, audio sounds very nice but even with the Mic gain at 60, I have
> less than 50% modulation.  Can any one help me bring this up closer to 100?

Be sure you have 5 bars of ALC.  This usually results in peaks of 90% or
better.  You can add a little CMP, but listen *critically* if you do this.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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