Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread drewko
My audio will distort and cut out as you describe if it's a very strong AM signal (nearly full scale on the s-meter) and the volume is turned up to that extreme. But that is really loud. I usually have the AF Gain set at 1/4 rotation or less, so don't really consider it a problem here. I never unde

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread Matt Zilmer
If you're using the 2.8 or 2.1 filters for AM mode reception, it would probably sound distorted. The 2.8 works fine for listening to AM in SSB mode though. matt W6NIA K3 #24 On Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:50:28 -0800 (PST), you wrote: > >Hey Joe, > >Thanks for the fast reply! > >No, I do not have the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread Wes Stewart
What firmware rev are you using? --- On Sat, 12/5/09, Richard Jones - KJ5QY wrote: From: Richard Jones - KJ5QY Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9:50 PM Hello, I am having a problem when I go into AM, or AM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread Bob Naumann
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Jones - KJ5QY Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM Hey Joe, Thanks for the fast reply! No, I do not have the AGC Off, nor have I changed any of t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread Bob Naumann
Behalf Of Richard Jones - KJ5QY Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM Hey Joe, Thanks for the fast reply! No, I do not have the AGC Off, nor have I changed any of the "settings" within the AGC (

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-06 Thread Frank R. Oppedijk
Hi, I've encountered the same once. It took me awhile to notice that the distortion on AM was caused by the NB or NR being switched on. Might this be your problem too? 73, Frank PA4N At 06:50 06/12/2009, Richard Jones - KJ5QY wrote: >Hey Joe, > >Thanks for the fast reply! > >No, I do not ha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Jones - KJ5QY
Hey Joe, Thanks for the fast reply! No, I do not have the AGC Off, nor have I changed any of the "settings" within the AGC (Menus). I should have stated that in my original post. Anyway, I am really stumped as what the problem is. If you happen to have a K3 equipped as mine, could try to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-05 Thread Joe Planisky
Hi Rick, Do you perhaps have AGC turned off and the AF LIM set to a value of less than 30? The distortion and eventual cutting out of audio at high levels you are describing sounds a lot like the intended AF limiter action. If so, the solution is to either turn on AGC, or increase the AF

[Elecraft] K3 Distorted Sound while using AM

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Jones - KJ5QY
Hello, I am having a problem when I go into AM, or AM sync. Example: I go to an AM Shortwave station. If I turn the AF gain past approximately 3/4 or farther the radio starts to "Stutter, Distort, and finally the audio disappears. I cannot make out what is coming out from my speaker. The aud