[Elecraft] K3 original - ALC erratic

[Rick Bates (WA6NHC)]

Is the tone frequency changing with the ALC changes?

Not all sound cards are ‘flat’ levels across a range. 

Verify it’s the ALC by not changing tones. 

Rick WA6NHC

Smell Czech correction happens

> On Sep 15, 2019, at 9:23 PM, Jim Miller <JimMiller at stl-online.net> wrote:
> 
> K3 original - ALC erratic
> 
> Noticeable on digital mode(s?) (FT8).  The ALC  - set at 4 solid and 5th
> flashing - is far more critical than I remember. Seems like I could easily
> set it exactly where I wanted it and it would stay there.  Now not so.
> Just wondering what can affect the adjustment to where it will drop to 2
> bars sometimes and the small change of the "mic" gain will make it higher
> than wanted.  Not sure it is a continuous condition.  Just far more critical
> than usual.
> 
> Thanks, Jim KG0KP
> 
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