[Elecraft] K3

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

If you are using the MH2 mic, make sure that the microphone bias setting 
is turned -on- in the main menu. (Main: Mic Sel;  tTapping '2' in this 
selection toggles mic bias on/off)
See Mic Gain / Bias on page 28 of the K3 owners manual.

73, Eric
www.elecraft.com

On 4/7/2011 10:14 AM, k.igor at comcast.net wrote:
> First, check microphone gain. For the beginning turn it to the half scale.
>
> Second, in the CONFIG menu (see manual) select correct microphone input. K3 has front panel connector and back panel connector. In addition, if you use condenser microphone (or electret) select bias to the microphone.
>
> If that doesn't help, just for the kicks, check your microphone with other radio.
>
> 73,
>
> Igor, N1YX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott McDowell"<n5sm at yahoo.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:02:45 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3
>
> Hello
> I have a brand new K3/100/F that I am having a problem with.
> I really think it is more the operator than the transceiver.
> It works fine in CW mode, but has no output in ssb mode.
> The transmit led comes on when the  mic button is depressed
> but has no audio output. I feel that something is not set right
> on the front panel, but have no idea what. Any ideas would be
> appreciated. I had the idea that a factory built model would
> work straight out of the box?
> Scott n5sm