Robert, I don't know of any step-by-step instructions, the whole picture is complicated because of the variety of computer soundcards that could be used. As far as the K3 is concerned, the procedure is simple - adjust the line-in gain setting, much as you would with the mic gain.
Yes, the level can be set using TX TEST - and it is best if you do it that way because you don't both other hams with on-the-air signals. Normally there are two controls to work with - the "LINE" gain setting in the K3 and the Line-out soundcard controls on your PC. The output from soundcards vary, so you will just have to manipulate them and see what happens. For starters, I would suggest setting the soundcard line-out level at the slider midpoint, then adjust the LINE gain setting on the K3. You should strive for settings that will allow you some later adjustment room if possible, but if your soundcard output level is very low or very high, that may not be possible. You want to have a maximum of 4 bars of the ALC meter illuminated. 5 bars is where the 'real' ALC comes into operation, and the bars below the 5th act more like as a 'VU meter'. You want the level as high as possible without actually driving it into the ALC region (5th bar). Robert Hall wrote: > Is there somewhere where I might find a more exhaustive step by step > discussion of seting up sound levels on the pc while connected to the > K3. I may be a little dense and have not felt entirely comfortable > with what I have read in the manual. Maybe this discussion might > include config menu items and what the different settings would do to > effect the way the K3 behaves with different modes? > > A good example of this is the idea of setting the number of bars for > pc output, correct? Would this be done for actual rf output or would > this be done via setting tx to test? > > thank you, > > Rob KE7VHF > > Robert Hall > www.RobertHall.com <http://www.RobertHall.com> > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
