[Elecraft] K3 PSK no output

[Don Wilhelm]

Ron,

I suspect you set the powe5r to maximum and are attempting to control 
the RF output with the audio level.  That is typical advice given on the 
internet and other data mode instructions.  That advice is not for the 
K3 - it will not work right.

With the K3, ignore that common advice for other transceivers which tell 
you to set the transceiver to full drive and adjust the RF level by 
changing the audio level.

The way the K3 controls power is different than most rigs - it measures 
the actual power output and then adjusts the RF drive to produce the 
power requested by the power knob.

So with the K3, adjust the audio for 4 ALC bars with the 5th bar 
flickering, and use the power knob to set your desired power output.

Failure to do it that way will result in "power hunting" by the K3 and 
you will not have consistent power output.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/4/2013 5:38 PM, K5HM wrote:
> 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?
>
>