[TenTec] Orion XVTR RF output

[Martin AA6E]

Rick Williams wrote:
> I am using a non-Ten-Tec 6 metre transverter with my Orion (565).  The
> transverter is fed with a 10 metre signal using the XVTR RF port on the rear
> of the Orion.
> 
> Everything works well HOWEVER I noticed that, on SSB, I had to increase the
> MIC gain from about 17 to 50 to get adequate ALC and appropriate drive?
> 
> I would have thought that ALC would not need to be changed when going from
> normal transceiver to the use of a transverter?  I was curious if anyone
> else is using the XVTR RF output and has noticed a similar need to crank up
> the MIC gain.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Rick
> VE7TK
> 
> Website:  http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk
> 

What transverter are you using?  What input level does it require?  What 
Orion firmware version do you have?

I use an Elecraft XV144 with no particular problem. I do not need to 
adjust mic gain, but I do set the power level down to about 60-75 to 
match the transverter's sensitivity.

73 Martin AA6E