[K3] [Elecraft] High Audio

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hi Joe:

Audio gain at 9 to 11 o'clock is a very 'typical' setting. However, with the
RF gain turned down, your AGC may not be responding enough to reduce the
audio level when strong signals are present. Normally, the RF gain is set at
maximum when AGC is used.

The option is to set the AF gain to some nominal value (9 to 11 o'clock is
probably good) and then control the audio level with the RF gain control.
That will keep the AGC from bringing up band noise during lulls in the
transmissions, but your audio level will vary a great deal depending upon
the signal strength requiring that you "ride" the RF gain control for a
comfortable listening volume.

The K3's AGC characteristics (how quickly it acts and how it controls the
gain) are adjustable in the menus. Look under "CONFIG Menu" in the Owner's
manual (Rev D) for details about these settings. 

Ron AC7AC  

-----Original Message-----

I am using FW 2.76  no preamp, RF gain at 2-3 o"clock and a Heil headset.

On SSB audio level is consistently very high. I have to turn audio gain to
9-11 o'clock to listen comfortably

Is there a setting I am missing

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Joe
W1JGS
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