[Elecraft] K3 MH2 Mic Problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Deane,

Something is wrong, a mic gain of 56 should produce lots of overdrive.
You either have a mic problem or a K3 problem.  Try another mic if you 
can (trying another K3 may be more difficult :-) ).

73,
Don W3FPR

Deane Walkington wrote:
> My K3 has an internal 2M module which is working very well.  However since
> installing the 2M module some two weeks ago I have a mic/power problem on
> the HF bands.
>
> When keying the mic on 2M I see a 10 W reading on the power barograph and
> the power reading in the VFO B area is 1.01 Mw which is what I would expect.
> Switching to a HF band and keying the mic I see one bar on the power
> barograph and 60 W in the VFO B area which is my power setting.  To generate
> power out - more than one bar - I need to hold the mic almost in my mouth
> and at an angle so the top of the mic is nearer to my lips. However
> generating power out is inconsistent. 
> Mic gain is about 56, compression is 5, MIC SEL is FP.L BIAS.  I have the TX
> EQ set to reduce the base and slightly increase the treble frequencies.
>
> What is wrong?  Appreciate any ideas.
>
>
> Deane
> VK1DW
> K3 #3940
>
>
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