You didn't say so, but the "4 to 5 bars" phrase makes it sound as if you are trying to use a digital mode. If so, what mode is the rig in? It should be in DATA A. If you don't like the default filter setting in DATA A, use the SHIFT/WIDTH (or HI/LO CUT) filter controls to set the filter bandwidth where you want it (that will only affect data modes, not voice or CW modes).
Now look at the MAIN:MIC SEL setting. It should be on LINE IN. If (and only if) MIC SEL is set to LINE IN, rotating (not pressing) the MIC gain control should display LINE xx (where xx changes as you rotate the knob). Adjust this control, and/or the sound card output level, to get the 4-5 bars indication on the ALC meter. The MIC SEL setting and gain settings are stored separately in digital vs. phone modes, so making changes while in DATA A will have no effect on your mic gain settings for phone modes. There is no ALC knob. Within the K3, you adjust the audio input level to get the required reading on the ALC meter. Between the K3 and an external amplifier, the amplifier generates the ALC signal; it's an input on the K3, not an output, and it should only be used to protect against overdrive, not to adjust the net output power. To adjust the power with or without an external amplifier, use the PWR control. 73, Rich VE3KI KD7YZ wrote: but then I try xmit and when I press the Mic/Speed button I see VOX and no way to tickle the 4 to 5 bars. ______________________________________________________________ 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
