Roger, Set the soundcard output higher. Note -- if you have more than one sound card, the normal volume settings displayed apply only to the default soundcard. You must use the Control Panel to temporarily change the default soundcard to adjust the controls on the other one, and then change the default back.
There is nothing wrong with using a higher level out of the soundcard. Set it up to at least 75% or even at the 90% level (more if you need it). You need to achieve 4 bars solid on the K3 ALC meter, or you will experience "power creep" in the K3 output. You adjust the K3 LINE-IN level, not the mic level if you are connected to the line-in jack. Set the selection to be used in data mode in the K3 menu. If you have an interface box in between the computer and the K3, that may be your problem source. Many interface boxes reduce the signal from line level to a microphone level. Give us more details about your setup and connections if you continue to have problems. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2011 11:09 AM, roger shirko wrote: > here's the setup: > > windows 7 -- HRD / DM 780 5.0 build 2636 -- K3 most current software and > direct > connect to PC sound card and using Elecraft USB/Serial cable.. > > everything in HRD is fine with the K3 .. am able to completely control all. > > DM 780 waterfalls work fine, so comms between K3& software is functioning. > PTT configured for HRD > > ---- > > I used the Elecraft Op Tips (Mar 2, 08) and attempted to follow it. > > I can set the K3 to DATA A - no problem > > Cannot get any bars on the ALC, no matter how I adjust MIC - sound card is set > to midpoint on both in and out > Cannot get an XMIT indicator but works in PSK D with the morse key > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
