[Elecraft] WSJT-X and K3S ALC

[Wes Stewart]

This has already been discussed and you were part of the discussion.

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Odd-ALC-behavior-td7633052.html

Wes  N7WS

On 8/27/2017 6:17 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> While mentioned earlier, the effort to set the correct audio level such that 
> the ALC bargraph shows 4 bars solid and the 5th bar blinking has been a 
> challenge to many.  I noted today that did happen after I changed a few things 
> around at my station. Further investigation concluded that the audio tone used 
> during the TUNE routine in WSJT-X and FT-8 mode was 1500 Hz.   Changing this 
> to a lower frequency, I actually used 1490, the effect was not observed.
>
> I attribute this observation at 1500 Hz to be some what of a cyclic event 
> between the ALC display timing in the K3S and the audio frequency.  I'd 
> suggest if you struggle to set the levels for 4 bars solid on and the 5th 
> blinking, check the audio tone frequency and move it a few Hz up or down.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10163