[Elecraft] AFSK - K3 - SignaLink USB

[John Ragle]

Lee...

     I have a fully fleshed-out K3 that I use with a SignaLink USB. The 
K3 is about 3 months old and was factory-built. I am running off a Dell 
XPS-420 (WIN 7 Ultimate (32 bit)) and FLDIGI 3.12.5 -- with this set-up, 
I run the TX pot about 9 O'Clock, the RX pot at noon, and my line level 
is 15. The K3 wattage is set for 100 watts, and this list of settings 
produces about 30-35 watts out on a Bird 43 on 20 meters in PSK31 (when 
idling). I crank things up a bit when I run RTTY. It seems to me that 
you are having to push things awfully hard on your set-up, but I don't 
know what to suggest...

John Ragle -- W1ZI

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On 6/30/2010 9:02 PM, Lee Buller wrote:
> Ladies and Gentlemen....
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> I just got my K3 back from Aptos.  I had some issues with the unit that were repaired and all the mods were put into place.
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> Things have changed for my AFSK setup and wonder if others are seeing this.
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> I am now having to drive the SignaLink USB full TX to get any ALC indication on the K3.  In addition, my LINE level is now at 58 and it just goes to 60.  Now, I am driving the K3 with the SignaLink USB through the LINE IN jack in the back and of course the audio is coming out of the LINE OUT.  All seems to be working (even had an RTTY contact today), but it the change has been that I have to drive the K3 harder than I did before.  Before, I used LINE OUT at around 45 and the SignaLink was at the 2 o'clock position.
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> Is this what others are seeing with the newer models of the K3?  Mine was upgraded to current production level.  I have read most of the manual, but can't seem to find an menu where it lets you set any more gain for LINE IN.
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> Lee - K0WA
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