[Elecraft] K3 Data mode power creep

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

Turn up either the soundcard output or the "MIC gain" (it is actually 
line in in data mode if you selected it) or both until you get enough 
audio into the K3.

73,
Don W3FPR

Steve Ellington wrote:
> Don
> I had forgotten all about the fact that you needed to set the power level 
> first. I tried the TX TEST trick but nothing happens on the ALC meter and I 
> didn't really expect it to. Thanks!
>
> Steve
> N4LQ
> N4LQ at carolina.rr.com
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> To: "Steve Ellington" <n4lq at carolina.rr.com>
> Cc: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data mode power creep
>
>
>   
>> 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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