[Elecraft] K3 Sidetone Volume

[T. David Yarnes]

I now have firmware V. 1.66 loaded in my K3.  I notice that 
it still only provides a sidetone volume from 0 to 40, 
whereas it initially would go higher (up to 60), both 
numerically and in actuality.  I commented on this some time 
back, after the firmware was changed and the attainable 
volume was lowered.  I know many feel that it is sufficient 
as currently provided.  When I use headphones, the currently 
offered range is probably sufficient.  Using the internal 
speaker though, I have to run it up near the top.  However, 
I preferred the range as previously provided, particularly 
when you are driving a larger external speaker.  I've tried 
several larger external speakers, and on most of them the 
sidetone is pretty anemic as currently provided.  I know 
several others who feel as I do.  Is this ever going to be 
returned to the original range?   Why was it changed?   Was 
it creating some other problem as originally configured?  If 
not, I think it should be returned to the original 
attainable level.  If you don't need that much, you don't 
have to use it.  But some folks do prefer the higher level 
option.  I'd sure like to see it get "on the list" for 
updating.

Dave W7AQK