So Brian, in BPSK31, etc., setting the VAC TX drive for a ALC indication of -2db with Drive at MAX, can I then lower the Drive to have 10 watts PWR out as an example ??
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Brian Lloyd <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Ted Trostle <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The Knowledge Base article >> http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50494.aspx clearly explains >> the >> good and bad of proper use of ALC on the Flex radios in SSB mode. >> >> What are the general guidelines when in say BPSK31 or RTTY mode operation? >> > > I normally run with my signal set to -2dB on the ALC indication for digital > modes. That limits maximum power to about 65W but gives good IMD for modes > with an amplitude component, e.g. PSK31, PACTOR, etc. After that I use the > drive control to set actual desired power output. > > -- > Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL > 3191 Western Dr. > Cameron Park, CA 95682 > [email protected] > +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) > +1.931.492.6776 (USA) > (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) > > -- You cannot change history, but you can make history! Education is the only legal cure for stupidity. _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
