[Elecraft] ALC adjustment on K3S

[Wes (N7WS)]

I don't use JT modes, but on RTTY and PSK I've found a similar issue with my 
K3S.  I've mentioned it here in the past more in reference to the built-in sound 
card super sensitivity affecting VOX setup.  The best I've done is to go into 
the Windows Sound setup and reduce the output (speaker) gain to about -30 dB.  
This will reduce the touchiness of the Mic (Line Level). Still I find it near 
impossible to set up for "flickering" bars, however.

This isn't an issue with my old K3 using the computer sound card and analog 
audio in and out of the K3.  Progress?

On 2/27/2016 3:17 PM, Sid Frissell wrote:
> Howdy
> Been using my K3s  (S/N 10462) for JT-65/JT-9 and am struggling with setting the ALC.  I am using the Mic Gain control for fine tuning---unbelievably fine.  You really can't actually touch the knob,  you just breath on it or think hard about moving it!   It is the most sensitive control I have ever had to deal with in my 60 years as a ham!  Am I missing something?  Is there a better way to get old bar No. 5 jumping?  KE7K says that's what you do.  I can do it but hoping there's a easier way.  Any help?
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> Sid, NZ7M
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