[Elecraft] K3 Power problems

Lyle Johnson kk7p at wavecable.com
Fri Oct 17 19:11:35 EDT 2008


Hello Maarten!

> The problem occurs in SSB when I'm using a microphone (Heil pro set plus 
> or a Kenwood MC-43S, that doesn't matter). When I have set the power to 
> 100W and I yell "Oooolaaa" (into a dummy load off course) into the mic, 
> the PA puts out full power en after a couple off seconds it drops to the 
> set power...

If this is happening consistently, please go to CONFIG:TX VCE and change 
the setting from 0.0 to something less, perhaps -1.5 or so, and try 
again.  I think you'll find a setting that works well with your 
particular voice, Tx EQ amd CMP settings.

73,

Lyle KK7P


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