Hi Dwayne, I already use the macros, I have PF2 set to toggle SPKR+PH on/off so I can turn the speakers off when I'm wearing the headset (PF1 is set to enable/disable ESSB, and could be considered a spare since I hardly ever use ESSB).
But the problem is that in CW I like to operate with both speakers+headset, so I can put the headset on if I hear something interesting and want to copy it better (over the noise of the linear and other ambient noise). For stronger signals, I just have the QSO with the speakers and not the headset. Of course for SSB I need to wear the headset if I don't have the desk mic out, but then SSB is only about 10-20% of my QSO's. When I get my desk mike out again, I think I will reprogram PF1 to switch between the front mic/headset as you suggest. Actually if I can find a solution to the speaker noise problem, I think everything will be ok. The only other thing is what Arthur mentioned and I elaborated on, the MON level. It is hard to send CW if the MON tone is too low, and I adjust the volume up/down to accommodate the situation (ambient noise) when I'm on the speakers, but MON doesn't follow. So if MON could be made to track AF, I think I would have close to the perfect setup for my operating style! 73, Thomas M0TRN On 16 May 2012 00:21, Dwayne Rohmer <[email protected]> wrote: > Thomas, > > You might want to consider using a macro to adjust the monitor level? At > the > same time, you can change the EQ and other settings to suit your needs. > > I use two macros to control microphones, speakers and TX EQ. They are > assigned to PF1 for the hand mike and PF2 for the headset/boom mike. The > last line in these macros changes the monitor level, OFF for speakers, and > ON for headphones. Adding code to change RX EQ might also help you reach > your goal of getting the volume where you want it. > > To use these macros, press and hold PF1 to use the hand mike; press and > hold > PF2 to use the headset/boom mike. Pressing either PF button a again toggles > the speakers ON and OFF. > > select Front mike - Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for MH-2 > MN053;DN;DN;MN097;UP;MN255;MG002;CP025;TE+00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00;ML000; > > Select Front Mike > Toggle Speakers On/Off > Exit Menu > Mike Gain 3 > Mike Compression 18 > Transmit EQ +00+14+08+06+08+10+12+00 > Monitor Level 0 > > Select Rear Mike With Headset - Toggle Speakers ON/OFF - TX EQ set for > Acousticom Boom Mike > MN053;DN;DN;UP;MN097;UP;MN255;MG013;CP024;TE+00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00;ML020; > > Select Rear Mike > Toggle Speakers On/Off > Exit Menu > Mike Gain 11 > Mike Compression 20 > Transmit EQ +00+00+00+00+00+00+00+00 > Monitor Level 25 > > 73, > Dwayne WV5I > > > On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Thomas Horsten <[email protected] > >wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I like to alternate between operating with headset and speakers and > >> find the K3's built-in speaker inadequate (plus I want stereo). So I > >> purchased a pair of Audioengine A2 speakers (black, and with the > >> corresponding desk stands, wonderful little speakers I must say and > >> they look GREAT next to the K3 - judge for yourself: > >> http://goo.gl/KErTo) > >> > >> Now the problem is that I have been running with AGC=LOW since it > >> gives me a comfortable range in the headset. The speakers have a > >> volume control on the back, so I thought I could adjust that to get a > >> volume that was similar in the headset. The problem is that with a > >> low enough AF volume setting on the K3 that the headset isn't > >> blasting my ears out, and the speakers volume set to give a similar > >> level to that of the headphones (about 66% of their max), the > >> speakers give a very noticable very low frequency bassy "click" > >> once a second anytime the K3 is turned on. > >> > >> It's like "thump, thump, thump" at one second intervals. This is loud > >> enough to be noticeable when the speakers and the headphones are at > >> about the same level for the real audio. If I turn the speakers' gain > >> down and turn the K3's AF knob up, I get FB loud enough audio without > >> hearing this problem, but with a low enough volume in the headset for > >> it to be comfortable, I have to turn the speakers up where the > >> "thump" gets noticable to get rid of it again. > >> > >> I'm powering my K3 from a car battery that is in turn hooked up to a > >> smart charger. This has never caused me any problems in the past, but > >> it would seem that this artifact comes from the smart charger > >> somehow, as soon as I disconnect it the problem goes away and I can > >> have the speaker volume all the way up to max without hearing it. > >> > >> As I said I've never had any audio (or other) problems before from > >> having that battery charger connected. Any suggestions for what to > >> try next would be appreciated. > >> > >> 73, Thomas M0TRN > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:[email protected] > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >> > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
