[Elecraft] KX3, FT8, and ALC Question

[Ed G]

Hello,
     I have my FT8 software set up, and am using an external E-MU 0202
soundcard. On the KX3, I am using DATA A, with soundcard output going to the
KX3 mic input. I have made a couple FT8 contacts.  But the ALC setting
remains puzzling to me. I have read Don Wilhelm's setup notes for the
digital modes, but what I am seeing does not agree with the notes. I am
unable to see any ALC bars. I set power on zero, and essentially set the
audio input to what sounds good (MIC Gain midscale), then up the power to 10
watts.
     If I try to change to the USB mode, the FT8 software switches the KX3
back to DATA when I click the FT8 Tune button. That may be fine, but no
matter what I do or how I set the audio input, I don't ever see any bars on
the ALC meter.  
     Must be something simple I am overlooking?
--Ed--



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