Re: [Elecraft] Monitor Level Preference
Brett -I prefer CW monitoring exactly as it is on the K3. It is so easy to alter the level with the MON control and it can be done very quickly. In a recent message, Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... Just out of curosity what do you gentlemen prefer? Do you like things better the way the K3 does things where the monitor level is a fixed output regardless of the AF knob. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor Level Preference
I agree that the AF Gain and Monitor should be as they are, individually controlled. In a recent issue of either QST or National Contest Journal there was an article discussing the effect of contesting on your hearing. One suggestion to minimize ear fatigue was to have your monitor level as low as possible. Why, well you are typically sending 50% of the time and during that time you ears get a break. I have been following this suggestion since then and, at least for me, it has been helpful. I need the volume up higher to pick signals out with heavy QRM and perhaps pile-ups, but when I am sending I keep it at a level that I can just hear it. 73, Bruce (N1LN) K3 # 1062 K3 # 1193 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor Level Preference
Brett, I agree with you that the possibility could be in the menu. For me, it is not necessary because I listen mostly on headphones. But as you say, using the rig in loud circumstances with people around our K3 's, the K1 way would be very good solution. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:11 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor Level Preference Just out of curosity what do you gentlemen prefer? Do you like things better the way the K3 does things where the monitor level is a fixed output regardless of the AF knob. Or is the way the K1 does things more preferred. The STL menu entry allows one to set the side tone monitor as an offset from the RX level. So you set the monitor level and it gets louder or quieter as you adjust the AF Gain. My personal preference is the K1 method. I like this because if my wife is sleeping then I like to turn down the volume (if not go all the way and use headphones). I like to have the sidetone go down as well rather than make a separate adjustment. I'm not asking for any changes. Just curious to hear the thoughts of others on this topic. ~Brett (KC7OTG) ___ 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 ___ 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
