[Elecraft] K3 Crackling audio with Noise Gate running

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

Hello Matt,

TNX for your email!

Matt Zilmer wrote:
> Try adjusting the noise gate level up until the crackle disappears. If
> you have it set too low, it doesn't seem to close quickly enough with
> high background noise levels.

I will continue to experiment with it, but it seems that I still have the crackling 
with it turned up to 25.  VY 73, Lance
> 
> I had the same problem with a cooling fan behind me at an angle. Works
> fine now.  The level here is 18.  Of course, YMMV.
> 
> You can set the gate with CONFIG:TX GATE using instructions in the
> owner's manual, on p59.
> 
> 73,
> matt W6NIA
> K3 #24
> 
> On Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:03:38 +0000, you wrote:
> 
>> Howdy!
>>
>> I am using the Heil headset with the K3, and have the mic connected into the rear 
>> panel (the front panel connection was having RF distortion) with the HIGH bias level. 
>>    The Mic gain is less than 5 and the compression is 10.  The ALC is never out of 
>> the indicated range.
>>
>> With the TX GATE turned ON, I get reports of the audio sounding slightly distorted 
>> and there being "crackling noises".  I can hear these crackling sounds in between 
>> syllables when I turn up the monitor loud in the headphones.  All the crackling 
>> noises disappear when I turn off the TX GATE.  Do I have something adjusted wrong, or 
>> is it just natural to have the crackling noises and distortion when the TX GATE is 
>> on?  I would prefer to run without any distortion, but my loud blower is right behind 
>> me and it is strong into the mic like a jet plane in between syllables without the TX 
>> GATE.  Do I need to choose between the two evils?
>>
>> I would appreciate any guidance.  Thanks!  VY 73, Lance
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