[Elecraft] K3 original - ALC erratic

[Nr4c]

Try reducing the output level from the computer to about one third from the bottom of the scale. This will give you finer resolution with the LinIn control on the radio giving you finer control. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Sep 16, 2019, at 1:17 AM, David Gilbert <xdavid at cis-broadband.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Agree.  I'd bet the K3 ALC level is more stable than the sound card output of many computers.  I would doubt that Windows likes to mess with that from time to time as well.
> 
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
> 
> 
> 
>> On 9/15/2019 8:28 PM, Martin Sole wrote:
>> Sounds like the audio level into the radio has changed.
>> 
>> Martin, HS0ZED
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 16/09/2019 10:23, Jim Miller 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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