K3 Compression meter scale

[K2QI]

Hello all,

 

Does the compression setting directly correlate to the scale on the LCD?
For example if turn compression to 10, the actual compression amount is more
like 2-3 dB instead of 10 as I would expect.  The meter deflects to the 2nd
or 3rd line between 0 and 10.  If I turn it to 20, the meter deflects to
between 10 and 20.

 

73 de James K3JPS

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[KK7P]

> Does the compression setting directly correlate to the scale on the LCD?

No.

The CMP reading is the instantaneous amount of compression, with a bit
of decay time so you can see the peak if it is changing rapidly.

The value displayed in the VFO B area is just a relative number relating
to the amount of rotation of the control.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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