If increased distortion is guaranteed, why doesn't it show on the spectrum scope?
We are obviously missing something here. 73 de W6BK On May 15, 2010, at 11:03 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > Sorry, with all due respect this is HORRIBLE advice. > > I won't argue with those that say that the ALC should be connected for its > protective > value. But it should not be depended on to control output level -- the > exciter should be > adjusted to produce approximately the drive required for full output. > > The SPE Expert may have an exclusive design, but it is not exclusive enough > to include a > time machine so that it can know how loud the operator is planning to talk, > and it doesn't > control the delay inherent in the exciter's ALC circuitry. > > The result is guaranteed to be increased distortion. > > On 5/15/2010 4:25 AM, Björn Mohr wrote: >> 2010/4/22, LA8AW<odd...@gmail.com>: >> >> >> Here is the statement from the developer of the SPE Expert 1K-FA - regarding >>> ALC, quoted from an early Expert Reflector:.... >>> >>> I hope this will clarify the SPE Expert vs K3 - and ALC !! >>> >>> We really suggest to always leave the transceiver's output power manual >>> control to >>> its maximum level because the EXPERT, thanks to its exclusive design, will >>> provide to >>> control that level as long as the required optimal value will be reached. > > > -- > Vic, K2VCO > Fresno CA > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
