[Elecraft] [K3] Front/Rear MIC Input Level

[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML]

Dr. Werner Furlan wrote:
> hi Don, 
> 
> Don Wilhelm schrieb am 11 Jan 2009 um 10:14:
> 
>> The correct level depends on your microphone, your voice, and your shack.
>> Put the K3 into TX TEST and talk into the mic - increase the mic gain until
>> your voice peaks produce 7 bars on the ALC scale.
> 
> I cannot get 7 bars on the ALC scale whatever I try. When I whistle I can get 
> 6 bars, but not with normal voice. Power out is 80 W when I whistle, 100W 
> with tune at full power. Microphone is the Heil headset with HC5 element, 
> connected to the rear connector with rPH setting. 
> Do you think there is something wrong with my K3? I get good reports btw.

Sounds like something's not quite right... I have MIC set to 20 for my
ProSet Plus (either element).

     ~Iain / N6ML