[Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

2021-03-04 Thread Julia Tuttle
Hi, I'm trying to get my KX3 set up for FT8 and JS8call and all those fun modes, and I'm running into a bit of trouble with setting the audio interface volume and mic gain. The KX3 manual suggests aiming for no more than 3-4 bars of ALC indication to prevent distortion, but if I do this, I don't

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

2021-03-04 Thread Bill Frantz
Hi Julia - Running the Transmit Gain procedure (page 33 in my manual) is the usual first thing to do when the power output seems "wanky". The general recommendation for drive level from the computer is 4 bars with the 5th flashing. If the drive level is too low, the output power will start o

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

2021-03-05 Thread Julia Tuttle
Ah, okay, the manual didn't tell the whole story. I assumed if I got 0-1 bars, I was loud enough to hit full output power. I tried aiming for 4-5 bars and I'm getting full output power. Thanks to the folks who suggested that! So while I'm here, is it okay to run 15 W out for 15 seconds straight at