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

[N2TK]

I get way too much drive using an HC5 with FP.H. or rp.H I use FP.L. or
rP.L.  Mike level set at 23.
73,
N2TK, Tony 

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:25 PM
To: furlan at gmx.net
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Front/Rear MIC Input Level

Werner,

Do you have the menu MIC SEL set to FP.L or to FP.H.  With the lower 
output of the HC-5 element, you will need the higher range.
If that does not allow you to obtain 7 bars, I would suggest a note to 
K3support at elecraft.com.

73,
Don W3FPR

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.
>
>
> 73! de Werner OE9FWV
>   
>
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