Thanks much Tom, maybe I'll back it down to 30 or 35.  73, Jim 
WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:18:24 -0500
Subject: Re: Setting carrier level on the 590?

Jim:

Others on the list can probably answer this question much better 
than I can,
but I think the carrier level has something to do with CW and 
digital modes.
I believe the theory is that you don't want the carrier level to 
be set too
high, due to the risk of over-driving the rig.

I always used to keep mine at the default setting of 50, but from 
what
others on the list have said, it may be better to back it down to 
30 or 40.
Why 50 is the default is something I can't answer.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators 
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On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 6:36 PM
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Subject: Setting carrier level on the 590?

What is the deal about setting carrier level? I have never had 
that before
getting my 590.  There's of course, the power level so how does 
that work in
conjunction with the carrier level.  I think mine is set at 50 
percent.  Jim
WA6EKS