Don I had forgotten all about the fact that you needed to set the power level first. I tried the TX TEST trick but nothing happens on the ALC meter and I didn't really expect it to. Thanks!
Steve N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com> To: "Steve Ellington" <n...@carolina.rr.com> Cc: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data mode power creep > Steve, > > Are you using the audio level to control the K3 power output AND have > the power control set to 100 watts? > If so, that is what is causing your power climb. The K3 thinks you want > 100 watts out since that is where the power knob is set, and the power > will climb until that level is obtained. That is how it works. > > Go into TX TEST and adjust the audio for 4 to 5 bars on the ALC meter, > then adjust the power with the Power knob. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Steve Ellington wrote: >> When using DATA A with an external sound card the RF power creeps upward. >> I >> start out with 20 watts and after a minute or so I look and my power is >> at >> 100 watts. I quickly turn down the line input either at the K3 or sound >> card. >> I've noticed this with 2 different computers and several sound cards. >> What >> could cause this? >> Steve >> N4LQ >> n...@carolina.rr.com >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.722 / Virus Database: 270.14.119/2585 - Release Date: 12/24/09 03:11:00 ______________________________________________________________ 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
