[Elecraft] [Elecraft K3] ALC readout

[Kok Chen]

On Feb 2, 2011, at 2/2    10:23 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> 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.

When I measured the transmit IMD from my K3 (using a dummy load and a  
directional coupler that feeds into a second rig's receiver), I found  
that the best transmit IMD for a PSK31 signal occurred when the 5 bar  
just turns on, but is solid and not flickering.

73
Chen, W7AY