[Elecraft] K3s Sensitive adjustment for FT8

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

You need to back down the level out of the computer.  Also the PWR level in the software, which is actually audio level , needs  to be backed down.  This should allow you to run the Line Gain at 25 to 35.  Never run any of the controls or levels at maximum or near minimum.  Mid range is best  and tweak each a small amount as necessary. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Jun 15, 2019, at 6:43 PM, Gary Smith <Gary at ka1j.com> wrote:
> 
> Something new has come up with the 
> K3s/JTDX settings and I can't find where 
> to adjust it to make a change. This is 
> new, it has been fine till a couple days 
> ago & maybe the recent win 10 update 
> nailed me again?
> 
> Till now, when setting the levels for Tx 
> for FT8, I would adjust the setting on the 
> screen for 4-5 bars with the last one 
> flickering by adjusting the output with 
> the speed/Mic knob. The line level would 
> be somewhere around 5-7 to get this 
> reading.
> 
> Now I have what seems like 
> hyper-sensitivity, overdrive in that I now 
> get 5 solid bars with none flickering at 
> line level 2, I get no bars at line level 
> 1.
> 
> With the K3s set at 20W drive: 
> 
> At line level 0 I have no output. 
> 
> At line level 1 I have 18W & no bars
> 
> At line level 2 I have 5 bars and 18W 
> output.
> 
> There is no adjustment to give me 1, 2, 3 
> or 4 bars.
> 
> I have tried setting the windows sound 
> settings at different values with no 
> success, this issue persists.
> 
> Any idears?
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Gary
> KA1J
> 
> 
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