[Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X

[Robert Nobis]

Bob,

I have already tried that and several other setting levels. The issue, I believe, is that the PWR slider on  WSJT-X is very sensitive. A very small movement results in a big swing in actual power.

73,


Bob Nobis - N7RJN
n7rjn at nobis.net


> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:51, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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