Posted by
Bruce Beford-2 on
Mar 03, 2012; 2:58pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Kx3-power-output-tp7338175p7340026.html
Rich is absolutely right on this. Also, since the original question was
regarding the KX3, I expect the KX3 to behave the same way. Set the drive
level for the appropriate ALC meter response, and then set the output power
level where you want it.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
> While this method of control for PSK31 (set power to maximum and use
> audio drive controls to adjust output) works well with many rigs, it
> does not work with the K3. If the ALC meter is showing fewer than 4
> bars, output power will be unstable, and if the power control is set to
> maximum, the K3 will do its best to achieve that power level, which is
> not what you want.
> With the K3 in DATA A (or AFSK A), the recommended procedure is to set
> the audio drive at the level that results in 4-5 bars on the K3's ALC
> meter, and then use the PWR control to adjust the output power. You can
> think of the 4-5 bar point on the K3's ALC meter as the point where ALC
> is just starting to activate.
> With the K3 in PSK D mode, neither of these methods is possible. In PSK
> D there is no audio drive to adjust; the only control available is the
> PWR control.
> 73,
> Rich VE3KI
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