[Elecraft] Fw: K3 DATA A help needed

[Don Wilhelm]

Iain (and all),

5 to 7 bars on the ALC meter is for voice.  For data modes, the target 
is 4 to 5 bars.

The onset of ALC is indicated by the 5th bar - below that, the "ALC" 
meter acts like a "VU" meter to allow you to adjust the level.  If you 
do not provide sufficient audio to the K3, you will experience "power 
creep" because the K3 tries to increase the power output to the level 
you have set on the power knob.

When operating data modes with the K3, ignore the age-old advice to 
adjust the audio level to control the power output - that advice may 
work with other radios, but just will not work with the K3 (nor the K2) 
- adjust the audio level for the proper input and use the K3 power knob 
to set your desired power level.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/5/2011 7:15 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
> What do you mean by "ALC goes wild" ? 5-7 bars on the ALC meter is
> your target. This may not be what you're accustomed to with other
> rigs.
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> 73,
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