Regarding my posting on the K3 Power Meter and digital modes ... thanks to
W3FPR, KG0KP and NR4C for their response and addressing the topic of how to set
the power out using the ALC as your indicator. 73, Rich, K3VAT
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My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a K3/100 with
latest firmware. I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the DM780 software and
running approx 35 watts. I've noticed that for the first couple of seconds
after I key the rig that the K3's power meter will display only 1
How are you setting the power level?
With most other radios, you should set power to 100 W (full power) on
the radio, and adjust the actual power level with the amount of drive
(volume) to the radio from the computer.
Not so with the K3. With the K3, you should set the drive to show 4-5
bars
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter
How are you setting the power level?
With most other radios, you should set power to 100 W (full power) on
the radio, and adjust the actual power level with the amount of drive
Rich,
Let me echo what Bill NR4C told you - that information has been posted
several times by Lyle Johnson (the DSP designer).
Power creep when using digital modes is the usual result of attempting
to use the much publicized 'set the transceiver power to max and adjust
the audio to bring the
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