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Re: Front/Rear MIC Input Level

Posted by Don Wilhelm-4 on Jan 11, 2009; 8:24pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Front-Rear-MIC-Input-Level-tp2141584p2142730.html

Werner,

Do you have the menu MIC SEL set to FP.L or to FP.H.  With the lower
output of the HC-5 element, you will need the higher range.
If that does not allow you to obtain 7 bars, I would suggest a note to
[hidden email].

73,
Don W3FPR

Dr. Werner Furlan wrote:

> hi Don,
>
> Don Wilhelm schrieb am 11 Jan 2009 um 10:14:
>
>  
>> The correct level depends on your microphone, your voice, and your shack.
>> Put the K3 into TX TEST and talk into the mic - increase the mic gain until
>> your voice peaks produce 7 bars on the ALC scale.
>>    
>
> I cannot get 7 bars on the ALC scale whatever I try. When I whistle I can get
> 6 bars, but not with normal voice. Power out is 80 W when I whistle, 100W
> with tune at full power. Microphone is the Heil headset with HC5 element,
> connected to the rear connector with rPH setting.
> Do you think there is something wrong with my K3? I get good reports btw.
>
>
> 73! de Werner OE9FWV
>  
>
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