Roger,
Set the soundcard output higher. Note -- if you have more than one
sound card, the normal volume settings displayed apply only to the
default soundcard. You must use the Control Panel to temporarily change
the default soundcard to adjust the controls on the other one, and then
change the default back.
There is nothing wrong with using a higher level out of the soundcard.
Set it up to at least 75% or even at the 90% level (more if you need it).
You need to achieve 4 bars solid on the K3 ALC meter, or you will
experience "power creep" in the K3 output.
You adjust the K3 LINE-IN level, not the mic level if you are connected
to the line-in jack. Set the selection to be used in data mode in the
K3 menu.
If you have an interface box in between the computer and the K3, that
may be your problem source. Many interface boxes reduce the signal from
line level to a microphone level.
Give us more details about your setup and connections if you continue to
have problems.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/31/2011 11:09 AM, roger shirko wrote:
> here's the setup:
>
> windows 7 -- HRD / DM 780 5.0 build 2636 -- K3 most current software and direct
> connect to PC sound card and using Elecraft USB/Serial cable..
>
> everything in HRD is fine with the K3 .. am able to completely control all.
>
> DM 780 waterfalls work fine, so comms between K3& software is functioning.
> PTT configured for HRD
>
> ----
>
> I used the Elecraft Op Tips (Mar 2, 08) and attempted to follow it.
>
> I can set the K3 to DATA A - no problem
>
> Cannot get any bars on the ALC, no matter how I adjust MIC - sound card is set
> to midpoint on both in and out
> Cannot get an XMIT indicator but works in PSK D with the morse key
>
>
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