Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering

2008-09-25 Thread d.cutter
AM 03:35:12 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering Michael, I also see the exact same symptoms you describe below. This is after implementing Wayne's procedures 'to the letter.' Firmware V2.38, K3 S/N 775. 73, Kam N3KS Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering

2008-09-24 Thread dj7mgq
Hi, Does this not happen to anyone else? Re: a) - I've never noticed this. But it might be occurring. Re: b) - I've seen my K3 do this. If I set the power in CW or Tune mode, and don't touch the power control, usually the power level will stay constant in SSB. With my K3 the problem

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering

2008-09-24 Thread David Lankshear
Thanks for that very useful guide, Wayne. Much appreciated. I searched to see if others had been written but failed to find any more, which is a pity because such gems seem worthy of their own little archive place. 73 DaveL G3TJP ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering

2008-09-24 Thread Kamal Sirageldin
Michael, I also see the exact same symptoms you describe below. This is after implementing Wayne's procedures 'to the letter.' Firmware V2.38, K3 S/N 775. 73, Kam N3KS Thanks for the detailed information. However, this is not my problem. The most severe problem I have is: a) the output

[Elecraft] K3 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering

2008-09-23 Thread wayne burdick
There's been some recent discussion of how to properly set up the K3 in SSB modes. I meant to respond sooner but was out of town for several days. MIC GAIN SETTING: Adjust MIC gain for an ALC meter peak at around 5 to 7 bars during normal speech (rev. D owner's manual, page 28). This