> I have a K3 and talk into a HC4 mic element connected to a > microHAM MK2R+. This then drives an ACOM 1000.
Be sure you do not have "Mic Bias" turned on in the K3. Bypass the radio preamp in MK2R+ and enable the preamp for recording to the "soundcard." Applying bias (DC) to a dynamic element will reduce output - particularly lows. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Franki ON5ZO > Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 12:02 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] K3: TX audio setup > > > Is there any K3 user that can give me some advice? > > I don't do SSB very often and it's the first time I try this > mode with the > K3. I'm setting up for next weekend. > I have a K3 and talk into a HC4 mic element connected to a > microHAM MK2R+. > This then drives an ACOM 1000. > > First off, my audio sounds 'smurfified' through the monitor. > I have no other > way to describe it. On the air sollicited audio reports are > not flattering, Another thing I noticed (compared to my > TS-850) is that the K3's and amp's > power meters do not give much deflection unless I shout. > I've been fiddling all day and begging reports but the best > report I got was > "no highs, no low, only mid range". > > Here's what I have: MIC gain = 4, compression = 1, TXG-VCE = > 1.5dB, and TX > EQ = flat. > > I'm not interested in HiFi audio, I just want clean and sharp > modulation for > contesting. I'm not used to bad audio reports with the TS-850 > which does not > have a lot of parameters (didn't even use compression on that > rig) so I hope > someone has some advice on what parameters to tweak the K3 > for success. > > TNX / 73 de Franki ON5ZO = OQ5M > http://on5zo.spaces.live.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
