Hi Tom,
I also use RTTY and I used to run my carrier level higher before I had
the ALC mod done as it increased the talk power of the 590, but now I
can back the carrier level back down and the rig runs GREAT! Now I know
that the carrier level should have nothing to do with SSB, but it does
effect the ALC readings that you get from a particular setting of the
mike gain in SSB mode.
Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
On 11/21/2014 8:08 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Bob:
>
> What mode are you using when you take your ALC readings?
>
> Again, I use RTTY, because it gives me a constant carrier with which to
> work.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Bob Tinney
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:24 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>
> My carrier level is set to 40 and I get an ALC reading of 12 to 14 with that
> setting.
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> On 11/20/2014 8:59 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Steve:
>>
>> Are you saying you set your carrier level at 10 or so?
>>
>> That seems rather low to me.
>>
>> I set mine around 30, which in RTTY mode, gives me a reading of 13 or
>> 14 on the ALC.
>>
>> Perhaps I'm misinterpreting what you are saying here, so feel free to
>> correct the errors of my thinking.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
>> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:48 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>>
>> Now that I think of it, I try to keep it somewhere around 10, which =
>> diminishes the size of the ballpark. I also listen to the monitor to
>> = make sure the background noise level isn't too high. That's more of
>> an = issue with an MC80, which picks up lots of room noise.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 21:38
>> Subject: Re: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>>
>>
>>> Steve,
>>> =20
>>> That's a pretty big ballpark. I think there are 3 lines to =
>> designate=20
>>> the ALC range. I would be curious to know how many pips of the =
>> meter=20
>>> to get to the bottom, middle, and top marks.
>>> =20
>>> I'm sure there is a fair amount of leeway in all this. For a lot of=20
>>> folks, if someone tells them they are splattering, they turn it
>>> down,=20 and if they say "I can't hear you", they turn it up.
>>> =20
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>> =20
>>> On 11/19/2014 9:24 PM, Steve Dresser wrote:
>>>> I always figure that if the ALC reading stays above 0 and doesn't go
>>>> =
>> to =3D
>>>> "over", it's pretty much in the ball park.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----=3D20
>>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 20:57
>>>> Subject: Re: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Mike,
>>>>> =3D20
>>>>> I almost always use some slight compression with the Gold Line. =
>> =3D
>>>> About=3D20
>>>>> 20 in and 25 out. I try and keep the ALC down to just a few pips =
>> on =3D
>>>>> the meter. I also prefer menu 29 for hard vs. soft compression =
>> set =3D
>>>> to=3D20
>>>>> "S", although "H" may help when in that pile up for the rare one.
>>>>> =3D20
>>>>> Mics and voices vary so much that one size doesn't fit all. You =
>> need =3D
>>>>> to use the voice readout of the meter to get things set up =
>> right.=3D20
>>>>> There is an "ALC range" marked on the meter, but you would need
>>>>> =3D
>>>> sighted=3D20
>>>>> help to hit it as there is no voice indication where it is. =
>> The=3D20
>>>>> meter will say "zero" up to somewhere in the teens, then "over".
>>>>> =3D20
>>>>> You also have bandwidth and EQ settings, so a lot to tweak with if
>>>>> =
>> you =3D
>>>>> are so inclined.
>>>>> =3D20
>>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>>> =3D20
>>>>> On 11/19/2014 8:25 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>>>>> Mike:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use a Heil gold line, and set my mic gain at 50.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have never done much of anything significant with compression
>>>>>> =3D
>>>> settings, so
>>>>>> won't be of much help there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =3D
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>>>> On Behalf Of Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:08 PM
>>>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>>>> Subject: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I realize that mic gain is largely dependent on specific
>>>>>> microphone =
>> =3D
>>>> and
>>>>>> voice characteristics.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But, if you are not running the stock mic, I would like an idea of
>>>>>> =
>> =3D
>>>> where you
>>>>>> have the mic gain and compression settings.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am using a Shure 444 with mine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
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