[Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Jim N7US
The Windows recording and playback levels of the soundcard in my K3S seem to both be very sensitive. For RTTY, other digital modes, and voice messages I have the level set at only 5 for recording and 18 for playback. I have my LIN OUT in the K3S set to only 5 for RTTY reception (recording) and

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Ronnie Hull
Don't feel bad! Even with the upgrade board in my K3 that includes the onboard sound card I have never gotten any digital mode to work with my laptop or desktop I quit CW IT IS W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Jim N7US wrote: > > The Windows recording and playback

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Wes Stewart
You are not alone. I much prefer my old K3 with an external sound card to the built-in in my new(er) K3S. I mentioned (complained) about this before to no effect. Trying to set ALC to the recommended 4+flashing bars is nearly impossible. Changing Line Out by one level, will change AGC from

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Ken K6MR
level should be. Ken K6MR From: Jim N7US<mailto:j...@n7us.net> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:55 To: Elecraft Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels The Windows recording and playback levels of the soundcard in my K3S seem to both be ve

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, I am going to assume you are running Windows. To the computer, the "soundcard" in the K3S is little different than any other USB soundcard, except the 'external box' happens to the inside the K3S. That means you have soundcard levels in the computer which can be adjusted. Right click on