[Elecraft] LINE OUT output too low?

[Matt Zilmer]

In the past, it was suggested that folks add a T or Pi attenuator to
bring the level down.  I build two 13 dB T attenuators for 600 ohms,
and this worked fine - one for MIC IN and the other for SPKR OUT -
this is on a laptop.  Housing them (inline)  in micro-miniature
plastic housings once used for a Magellan GPS PIFA antenna.

Doing this allowed much finer control over levels than I had before. I
had to run Line In at 2 - which for PSK or other data modes leaves no
control "space" at all.  Now I can run it at 14 or 15, which is just
right.

73,
matt zilmer, W6NIA
k3 # 24

On Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:42:10 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

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>André Santos wrote:
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>> The actual output level (or amplification) for some reason is well below
>> the standard for line outs. Elecraft should address this problem.
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>That may or may not be the case but it is more than ample to drive a sound
>card input. To drive my sound card without overload I only need the line out
>level set to about 4. The problem is worse for those who use laptops because
>most new laptops appear not to have a line input at all, only a microphone
>input which of course is a lot more sensitive and requires even less signal
>from the K3.
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