[Elecraft] K3 Data Modes using SignaLink USB

[Bob Cunnings]

W4TV posted a good explanation of K3 power control in this message:

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg139094.html

Wayne posted this message with explanation of the ALC metering:

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg63797.html

The key to K3 power control is the Transmitter Gain Calibration,
performed on each band.

Bob NW8L


>Don,
>
>Thanks for the info.
>
>I will give it a try, and will find out soon enough if the 4 bars of ALC
>activity is trashing the signal quality, as anticipated.
>
>From the other brands I have used and am currently using, the K3 seems to be
>the only one that uses this approach, so I am not sure if I understand  your
>reference to internet wisdom...
>
>Does the K3 use some other kind of output processing, and just hang an ALC
>label on it?
>
>No problem on driving the SignaLink; I can match them to the other gear,
>using jumpers or resistors, as well as matching in the software input
>config.
>
>Please don't tell me this is the same approach that Microsoft uses when
>contemplating changing a light bulb; defining darkness as the new
>standard.... :)
>
>David
>KD4NUE