[Elecraft] K3S Digital Mode Problems

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I would remove Microham and connect the USB cable directly from the radio to the computer.   Then set the audio CODEC as found under the Setup menu of WSJT-X. 

The SPKR level on the computer should be about 30%,  the PWR slider on WSJT about 50% and the K3S Line Gain at 25 to 30.   This should give 4 bars indicated on the ALC scale.  The actual power is controlled by the PWR setting on the radio. 

All the above values works here as it should. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Jul 6, 2019, at 2:20 PM, Mike VE3YF <mike at ve3yf.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe:
> 
> The PWR Slider in WSJT-X is at the top which is full power.
> 
> All Audio Levels in Windows 10 Control Panel are set at 75%.
> 
> The Line setting (Mic Gain) is now set at Line 60. That will give me 27w output on the K3S when I have it set for that power level, however I am not seeing 4 bars on the K3S ALC Meter, all I can get is 3 Bars with basically every audio level cranked up in the K3S and Windows 10.
> 
> The TX Pot on the MK2 is set at 12:00, I have moved the TX Pot to about 14:30 position and with the K3S Line set at 20, I get 4 Bars steady and the 5th flickering on the ALC Meter.
> 
> I have changed the Default device under the Recording Pane in the Control Panel from Line (MicroHAM Codec) to What U Hear (Soundblaster as you suggested) and in the Playback Pane I have left Speakers (Soundblaster as the Default).
> 
> Basically I can see is I have changed the TX Audio Pot on the MK2 and it has solved my problem. I am not sure why things got messed up up it appears that things are back to what I would call normal. I will go inside and redo the the levels. I am not sure if I did that when i went from the K3 to the K3S, but will check it out.
> 
> Thanks very much Joe for taking the time to sort me out. You have a great 4th of July weekend.
> 
> -- 
> 
> *73 De Mike*
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