Werner, Do you have the menu MIC SEL set to FP.L or to FP.H. With the lower output of the HC-5 element, you will need the higher range. If that does not allow you to obtain 7 bars, I would suggest a note to [email protected].
73, Don W3FPR Dr. Werner Furlan wrote: > hi Don, > > Don Wilhelm schrieb am 11 Jan 2009 um 10:14: > > >> The correct level depends on your microphone, your voice, and your shack. >> Put the K3 into TX TEST and talk into the mic - increase the mic gain until >> your voice peaks produce 7 bars on the ALC scale. >> > > I cannot get 7 bars on the ALC scale whatever I try. When I whistle I can get > 6 bars, but not with normal voice. Power out is 80 W when I whistle, 100W > with tune at full power. Microphone is the Heil headset with HC5 element, > connected to the rear connector with rPH setting. > Do you think there is something wrong with my K3? I get good reports btw. > > > 73! de Werner OE9FWV > > _______________________________________________ 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

