[Elecraft] KX2 Starts Off with Low Output on 10M

[Nate Jedinak]

I have replicated this behavior both with the internal as well as the MH3 external mic. Of course set at different mic gain levels, always per the manual which as you said suggests 5 bars of ALC.  I have tried lower and higher mic gain settings just for fun, with the same results. 

I don’t think this is an mic gain issue, as it does happen on any other band I’ve used (80, 40, 20) and only on 10m. I made a video showing the behavior here, let me know what you think: https://youtu.be/7wWd6vRYSxo

I have had great QSOs on 40 and 20 so far, and feedback that my audio is extremely low on 10 until it “warms up” and then reports there are excellent, also. I usually talk on 10m for 45-60 minutes every weekend morning and it performs well once it’s up to power. 

Nate KE8QID 

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> On Feb 28, 2021, at 11:01 AM, Brian Hunt <huntinhmb at coastside.net> wrote:
> 
> The KX2 uses a control loop to set power. Make sure you have sufficient audio drive to energize the loop. Using the ALC display set the MIC GAIN so you have 5-7 bars on voice peaks, per the manual. 
> 
> What MIC are you using? Have you tried the internal MIC?
> 
> GL & 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
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