[Elecraft] K3 PSK no output

[K5HM]

Don,

Ok, that worked, Tried a couple of Q's and all ok but notice that with 5
bars on ALC I get 100 watts out.  If I Adjust the TX pot on the Signalink to
reduce power,  The ALC drops off. 

On ICOM gear I'm used to controlling power out with theTX pot on the
Signalink.  Is it different for K3?   

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm.ron at gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3fpr at embarqmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 4:02 PM
To: K5HM
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PSK no output

Ron,

Try in TX TEST mode - everything goes into transmit except there is no 
RF output.
Adjust the audio level (both SignaLink and the "mic' gain on the K3) to 
obtain 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering.
If you are not able to obtain that level, check the SignaLink 
documentation to determine how to plug it for Line level audio output - 
I believe it is a jumper, but the default position is for low level 
output (mic level).

Once you are able to obtain the proper deflection on the ALC meter, get 
out of TX Test and try it.  You should have RF output.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/4/2013 4:42 PM, K5HM wrote:
> Using Tigertronics sound card. Followed the set up instructions for PSK in
> the Fred Cady, KE7X book. Installed the K3 jumper block from DX
Engineering,
> and the K3 interface cable. Using Digipan, I try to call CQ. Rig goes into
> transmit mode, the macro runs but no power out. Adjusting the TX pot on
the
> Signalink does not make a difference. I can receive Ok.  But  either the
> soundcard is not outputting anything or I missed a step in the setup.
>   Config.Lineout is 10 as recommended VOX/No VOX does not seem to matter.
Rig
> is in Data A mode. I must be missing a  step in set up.
>
> Suggestions welcome.
>
> 73,
> Ron, K5HM
> k5hm.ron at gmail.com
> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
>
>
>
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