[Elecraft] K3 Repair - ALC Setting

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>

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> The "ALC" meter on the K3 is not completely an indication of ALC - the
> first 4 bars act more like a VU meter to tell you the audio level.  The
> 5th bar indicates the start of ALC action.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

I may be reading something into part of what you say, straighten me out.

Is the ALC setting at 4-5 bars the "norm" for any mode other than "PSK"? 
Should it be 4-5 for SSB and other modes as well???

Thanks es 73, de Jim KG0KP