[Elecraft] [K3] Mic setting of 2 is too high? and a setting of 1 is too low?

[Nr4c]

Use Low gain setting. "FPl Bias". 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Mar 26, 2016, at 10:57 AM, Tom <tomb18 at videotron.ca> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> The MIC SEL is front panel, Hi Bias.  I have tried all combinations too.
> Tom
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Joe Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 10:48 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Mic setting of 2 is too high? and a setting of 1 is too low?
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> What is MENU:MIC SEL ?
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> 73,
> 
>   ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
>> On 3/26/2016 10:33 AM, Tom wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I seem to have an issue all of a sudden with the mic or radio.  It seems that if the mic is set to 2 then the output is too high and the ALC meter hits 7 or 8 bars.  If I turn it down to 1, it barely hits 1 ALC bar. I am using the Heil headset that Elecraft sells.
>> What am I doing wrong?
>> Thanks, Tom
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