Re: K3 power adjustment
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The problem with using the software slider in WSJT-X is that it's not a power control, but audio drive. If you give the low audio to the Elecraft line with the power set at 100 watts; the radio will 'hunt' in it's attempt to produce the 100 watts. In that hunt, any other audio within that loop
will be transmitted; meaning that while you are making contacts,
you're also likely transmitting products other than the JT
tones. That other audio is likely causing issues for others in
the band. A responsible operator wants the cleanest output
possible to both focus the energy in the wanted spectrum and
also to be a good spectrum neighbor (stay within the lines,
don't add noise). Having the correct audio drive (4 bars lit, 5th
barely tickled) and using the RF output power control on the K3,
is the proper way to manage RF output to meet those goals. It
is the responsible way and helps to keep the noise down. 73,
On 4/24/2021 6:11 AM, Sandor wetsel
wrote:
I won't argue right or wrong way, the way I do it works great and I make the contacts I want make. I avoid, at all cost, triggering the ALC so that limts the audio drive I feed the rig. 40 watts max out (rig set to 100) so I am NOT "one of those"
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