[Elecraft] K3 Data mode power creep

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

Are you using the audio level to control the K3 power output AND have 
the power control set to 100 watts?
If so, that is what is causing your power climb.  The K3 thinks you want 
100 watts out since that is where the power knob is set, and the power 
will climb until that level is obtained.  That is how it works.

Go into TX TEST and adjust the audio for 4 to 5 bars on the ALC meter, 
then adjust the power with the Power knob.

73,
Don W3FPR

Steve Ellington wrote:
> When using DATA A with an external sound card the RF power creeps upward. I 
> start out with 20 watts and after a minute or so I look and my power is at 
> 100 watts. I quickly turn down the line input either at the K3 or sound 
> card.
> I've noticed this with 2 different computers and several sound cards. What 
> could cause this?
> Steve
> N4LQ
> N4LQ at carolina.rr.com 
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