[Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

[Bill Frantz]

If I remember correctly, the KX3 can show zero bars when 
overdriven. I's easy to check. Just bring the level up slowly 
from zero and check that the ALC rises slowly.

Remember that there are at least 3 AF level controls. The one in 
the program, the OS level control, and the knob on the KX3.

I don't know why any of them would change suddenly though.

An external RF power meter or another receiver can check if you 
are transmitting.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 3/14/19 at 7:52 PM, esteptony at gmail.com (Tony Estep) wrote:

>I have been operating with FT8 and WSPR lately. Both use an audio-generated
>digital signal just like any AFSK mode. I tune up my transmitter to show
>4-5 bars on ALC. Everything seems to work at first, but after one or two
>transmissions the display shows only one bar on the left and one on the
>right -- and if I move the Mic Gain, all bars disappear leaving a blank
>display. The transmit light stays on but I can't tell if I'm transmitting
>any audio or not. What's going on??
>
>thanks,
>Tony KT0NY

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