[Elecraft] k3:TX Monitor-some odd sound -beta?

[Jim Brown]

On Mon, 03 May 2010 14:45:19 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:

>I would suggest a better solution for testing than to 'whistle into the 
>mic'.

Yes. Smart sound engineers have learned to simply tap or scratch a mic to 
figure out if it's on and working, then speak into it to get a handle on 
quality. Blowing and whistling are bad ideas -- blowing causes overload of 
input stages on the low end, whistling on the high end. 

When I want a simple quick check of my rig tuning after changing bands and/or 
antennas, I'll simply tap or scratch the mic and watch for output and low 
SWR. And if I need to tune it, there's the XMIT button or even a long grunted 
"One." :)  

73,

Jim Brown K9YC