Doug,

The mic gain really isn't used when using the processor.   There are 2 
settings that need to be adjusted .   Do a long press on the proc button 
and the voice will say "processor in".   Use the multi knob to change 
the setting.    Assuming you have one of the pf keys set to speak while 
in TX, hit the pf key while speaking into the mic.  It will say "zero 
db", "10 db", or "20 db".   Back the multi knob down until you are just 
getting 10 db on voice peaks.  Unless you can see the meter, you have to 
keep pressing the button while speaking, to get  a good idea of what is 
going on.

Then press the mic gain button and it will say"processor out". 
Hitting the pf key while speaking into the mic will give you the alc 
reading, anything from  "zero" to "over".     You should keep it in the 
lower end of the scale.  You can also change  menu 29 to either hard 
effect or soft effect on the processor.   If using the "H" setting, you 
may  wind up with lower proc in and proc out values than if using the 
"S" setting.    The "H" (hard) setting can help punch through, but may 
make you sound harsh.

You can listen  to yourself with headphones and using the monitor and 
see how it sounds.  The "H" setting may be  raspy.   I think "H" is 
default for menu 29

73, Good luck, Steve KW3A

On 5/11/2013 5:37 PM, Doug Payne wrote:
> Hello,
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> I'm preparing to participate in the 6 meter sprint this afternoon, and I
> want to make sure I have my mic gain and speech processor set correctly.
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> My question concerns adjusting the speech compressor output level on SSB.
> The manual says to adjust the level so the ALC varies with your speech but
> does not exceed the ALC limit. What is an acceptable range for the ALC when
> using the speech processor? Should the ALC level fall within the same range
> when the speech processor is not used?
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> Is the mic level not used when the speech processor is engaged?
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> Thanks for your help.
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> --Doug, AC7T
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