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David F. Reed-2

K3 and RigExpert question

Hi folks;

I am having a problem getting digital modes going using a RigExpert with
my K3.

I know I have everything hooked up right, as RX is fine, TX happens, but
no power out. I know the audio is coming to line in as I can hear it
with the monitor turned up all the way.

What seems to be the problem is too low a sensitivity on the K3 input
side (MIC gain all the way up in digital mode), as the RigExpert works
fine with my TS-480 and my IC-7800; I only see this on my K3.

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and 73 de Dave, W5SV
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KK7P

Re: K3 and RigExpert question

> I am having a problem getting digital modes going using a RigExpert with
> my K3...

Be sure the Windows Audio Mixer (or whatever it might be called in
whatever version of Windows you might be using, or the equivalent if a
different OS) is set to maximum for the CODEC in the RigExpert. In
addition, you may have to turn the TX Level control to max.

At least, this is what I have to do with my Rig Expert to get enough Tx
audio in digital modes.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: K3 and RigExpert question

In reply to this post by David F. Reed-2

Dave,

Which RigExpert do you have and how do you have it hooked to the K3.
If you are connecting to LINE IN, that input requires a higher input
level than the microphone input, and you will have to turn the output
knob on the RigExpert almost all the way up.

73,
Don W3FPR

David F. Reed wrote:

> Hi folks;
>
> I am having a problem getting digital modes going using a RigExpert with
> my K3.
>
> I know I have everything hooked up right, as RX is fine, TX happens, but
> no power out. I know the audio is coming to line in as I can hear it
> with the monitor turned up all the way.
>
> What seems to be the problem is too low a sensitivity on the K3 input
> side (MIC gain all the way up in digital mode), as the RigExpert works
> fine with my TS-480 and my IC-7800; I only see this on my K3.
>
> Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>

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David F. Reed-2

Re: K3 and RigExpert question - problem solved

Don,

Thanks for the suggestion, the rear mic input had the needed
sensitivity; works great now.

73 de Dave, W5SV

On 7/2/10 1:36 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dave,
>
> Which RigExpert do you have and how do you have it hooked to the K3.
> If you are connecting to LINE IN, that input requires a higher input
> level than the microphone input, and you will have to turn the output
> knob on the RigExpert almost all the way up.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> David F. Reed wrote:
>> Hi folks;
>>
>> I am having a problem getting digital modes going using a RigExpert
>> with my K3.
>>
>> I know I have everything hooked up right, as RX is fine, TX happens,
>> but no power out. I know the audio is coming to line in as I can
>> hear it with the monitor turned up all the way.
>>
>> What seems to be the problem is too low a sensitivity on the K3 input
>> side (MIC gain all the way up in digital mode), as the RigExpert
>> works fine with my TS-480 and my IC-7800; I only see this on my K3.
>>
>> Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
>>