[Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

You might try running the K3S LINE Gain at a lower value, in my case 15 
to 20, and running the PWR slider in WSJT-X a bit higher.  This is also 
affected by the SPEAKER level in the Windows Sound controller panel.  
Also under "Enhancements" make sure "Disable All Enhancement"  box is 
checked.

73
Bob, K4TAX

On 1/25/2016 7:41 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
> Ian,
>
> I have the same issue with my K3 and WSJT-X. Great care must be taken when making the Tx power adjustment, and it is far too easy to significantly change the ALC level with the slightest movement.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bob Nobis - N7RJN
> n7rjn at nobis.net
>
>
>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:37, Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks all for the helpful suggestions - turns out the audio drive levels
>> are pretty sensitive.  The WSJT Power slider on the right is very touchy in
>> combination with the K3S Mic Gain knob.  ALC can disappear in an instance!
>> 73, Ian N8IK
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3fpr at embarqmail.com]
>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 17:52
>> To: Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
>>
>> Ian,
>>
>> Are you actually getting RF output?  Check with an in-line wattmeter.
>>
>> WSJT-X is no different than other soundcard data modes.
>> Do you have the DATA mode input set to LINE IN?  If you have a K3S or K3
>> with the KIO3B *and* are using the internal soundcard, anything plugged into
>> the LINE IN jack on the K3/K3S will override the audio input from the
>> internal soundcard.
>>
>> Do you have the data submode set to DATA A?
>> The audio drive should be set to produce 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with
>> the 5th bar flashing - that is the "No ALC" point, the 1st 4 bars are there
>> to help you adjust the audio drive level.  Set the MIC SEL to LINE and set
>> MIC + LINE to off.  Set the soundcard output slider up to at least 3/4 and
>> then adjust the Line-In (Mic) Gain to obtain the proper deflection on the
>> ALC meter (you can do that in TX TEST mode without producing RF).
>>
>> If you have no indication on the ALC meter, that is good reason for no RF
>> output.
>>
>> 73,
>> Do W3FPR
>>
>> On 1/25/2016 5:26 PM, Ian wrote:
>>> TXMON installed correctly!  Works fb on CW and SSB.
>>>
>>>
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