k3 in Data mode+Signalink Usb how to check proper level

[ik1bxn]

Hi! For digi modes I put my k3 it into Data Mode and I use a Signalink Usb external interface rear connected. Everything' s working but I'd like suggestion to verify that I set properly Signalink interface output level and/or rear input k3 level control in way I have a correct and full modulation. Could anybody suggest me how to check it ? I'm thinking to ALC meter but I'm not sure it works when using rear input plug. Many thanks in advance, best 73 de Giorgio

[Don Wilhelm-4]

  Giorgio,

Yes, the ALC meter works with the line in or the rear microphone jack.  
Adjust the levels to activate the first 4 bars with the 5th bar
occasionally flickering.

There are some interface boxes that require a jumper to be changed to
obtain the higher level output that is required by a line-in.  Check the
documentation for your interface.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/9/2010 4:26 PM, ik1bxn wrote:
> Hi! For digi modes I put my k3 it into Data Mode and I use a Signalink Usb
> external interface rear connected. Everything' s working but I'd like
> suggestion to verify that I set properly Signalink interface output level
> and/or rear input k3 level control in way I have a correct and full
> modulation. Could anybody suggest me how to check it ? I'm thinking to ALC
> meter but I'm not sure it works when using rear input plug. Many thanks in
> advance, best 73 de Giorgio
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[ik1bxn]

Thanks a lot Don for the quick, clear and exhaustive suggestion you just gave me ! I just went to see and my regulation was 90% ok, now it's ok (4 bars and 5th occasionally flickering). No I did not need to place the jumper to increase output signal. Day after day i must say this rig is wonderful, I'm really satisfied with it ! Thanks again , have nice weekend and best 73, Giorgio