Mic & CMP values - what are they?

[M0XDF]

For the values displayed when I twidle the Mi8c and CMp pots - what do the
numbers represent - % of compression? DB of mic gain?
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> For the values displayed when I twidle the Mi8c and CMp pots - what do the
> numbers represent - % of compression? DB of mic gain?

Assuming you are referring to a K3, these are dimensionless values.
More is more ;-)

MIC GAIN is set by looking at the ALC meter. The bars there are also
dimensionless.

CMP is then set using the CMP display.  There, each bar represents
approximately 2 to 3 dB of IF envelope clipping.

73,

Lyle KK7P


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[M0XDF]

Thanks Lyle, yes obviously I did mean to put K3 :-)


On 2/1/08 22:50, "Lyle Johnson" <[hidden email]> sent:

>> For the values displayed when I twidle the Mi8c and CMp pots - what do the
>> numbers represent - % of compression? DB of mic gain?
>
> Assuming you are referring to a K3, these are dimensionless values.
> More is more ;-)
>
> MIC GAIN is set by looking at the ALC meter. The bars there are also
> dimensionless.
>
> CMP is then set using the CMP display.  There, each bar represents
> approximately 2 to 3 dB of IF envelope clipping.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P

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