Re: [Elecraft] K3 mic problems

2010-07-02 Thread Greg - AB7R
Jim, If make sure you have the MIC SEL menu item set appropriately for either FP or RP. Also, while the MIC SEL menu item is open, tap the "1" button to toggle between hi and lo gain and if it is an electret mic you should turn the bias on by tapping the "2" button. Hope this helps. --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mic problems

2010-07-02 Thread Brett Howard
You may need to update your manual... You should be shooting for only 5-7 bars of ALC. Also make sure that you have compression off when trying to adjust these settings. You can find a copy of the latest manual here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Owner%27s_Manual_Rev_D7sm.pdf Once there tak

[Elecraft] K3 mic problems

2010-07-01 Thread Jim Hoge
I am need of guidance on all things voice. I have used my K3 (#1816) for some time now but only on cw. With the 6m openings, I decided to put a mic on the radio and promptly ran into problems. I cannot get the mic gain high enough to reach 8 bars per the manual. I can only get close if the mic g