[Elecraft] [Elecraft K3] ALC readout

[Don Wilhelm]

  Dave,

Lyle's the designer and he has stated that for data modes, 4 bars with 
the 5th bar flickering is correct.

The 5th bar indicates the onset of ALC.

For voice modes, go up until the 7th bar flickers (turn off compression 
first).  After setting the audio level, then add back compression as 
desired.

These steps can be done in TX TEST so no RF is transmitted.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/2/2011 12:33 PM, David Robertson wrote:
> Greetings everyone,
> I am a bit confused about the exact number of bars in the ALC meter that is used for VU.  Both 4 bars and 5 bars have been mentioned. When I am on PSK I run the audio on 5 bars with no report of distortion.Setting the line input level to less than 5 bars have resulted in a relative long period of time for the power out of the K3, where as with 5 bars the K3's power out sets up very quickly.
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