swr/rf : comp/alc

[Reginald J Mackey SR-3]

I have experimented with meter setting this morning after reading something about it on the list.
If I tap the keyer/mic button it just changes between the modes, pwr, wpm, and mic. the meter does not change state,
If i tap the mic and adjust mic, then the meter changes to comp/alc as long as I am making adjustments.  When adjustments
are done, the meter auto reverts back to swr/rf.  It will not remain on comp/alc.

Is that correct?


Reggie k6xr
Ham Radio Since 1955
DXCC,RCC,WAZ
QRP IS KING



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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Reggie,

I do believe that is correct.  There is really no need to have comp/alc
displayed unless you are adjusting the mic level.
OTOH, SWR/RF gives you an indication that "all is well" when transmitting.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/11/2013 2:46 PM, Reginald J Mackey SR wrote:
> I have experimented with meter setting this morning after reading something about it on the list.
> If I tap the keyer/mic button it just changes between the modes, pwr, wpm, and mic. the meter does not change state,
> If i tap the mic and adjust mic, then the meter changes to comp/alc as long as I am making adjustments.  When adjustments
> are done, the meter auto reverts back to swr/rf.  It will not remain on comp/alc.
>

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[Bill Frantz]

When using sound card modes, I like to make sure that my
computer and all the chain of cables/devices etc. to the K3
haven't decided to adjust the levels when I wasn't paying
attention. I'm always switching back and fourth between the
displays since Don's point about SWR/RF is also correct.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 9/11/13 at 12:29 PM, [hidden email] (Don Wilhelm) wrote:

>I do believe that is correct.  There is really no need to have
>comp/alc displayed unless you are adjusting the mic level.
>OTOH, SWR/RF gives you an indication that "all is well" when transmitting.
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[Reginald J Mackey SR-3]

thanks for info Don!  I thought that was correct.


Reggie k6xr
Ham Radio Since 1955
DXCC,RCC,WAZ
QRP IS KING



On Sep 11, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Reginald J Mackey SR <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have experimented with meter setting this morning after reading something about it on the list.
> If I tap the keyer/mic button it just changes between the modes, pwr, wpm, and mic. the meter does not change state,
> If i tap the mic and adjust mic, then the meter changes to comp/alc as long as I am making adjustments.  When adjustments
> are done, the meter auto reverts back to swr/rf.  It will not remain on comp/alc.
>
> Is that correct?
>
>
> Reggie k6xr
> Ham Radio Since 1955
> DXCC,RCC,WAZ
> QRP IS KING
>
>
>
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[Grant Youngman]

Your radio is clearly broken and probably beyond repair. I'm so sorry. Send it to me. I can't pay you much for it, but I'll struggle to use it as is

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>
>> I have experimented with meter setting this morning after reading something about it on the list.
>> If I tap the keyer/mic button it just changes between the modes, pwr, wpm, and mic. the meter does not change state,
>> If i tap the mic and adjust mic, then the meter changes to comp/alc as long as I am making adjustments.  When adjustments
>> are done, the meter auto reverts back to swr/rf.  It will not remain on comp/alc.
>
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