[1000mp] sticking relay problem

[Ron Wetjen]

Well, like others, notice the same problem with my MP.

Use it primarily for CW contesting (no amp, and have done the INRAD 
click mod), so run it mostly in QSK ... and that's when I notice it 
most.  After hitting a few "dits" the receiver comes back to life, I'll 
shut the QSK off for a while, and that seems to help resolve the problem 
... at least temporarily.  After a while, I'll switch back to QSK and 
wait until it happens again.  Have noticed it on both antenna A and B.

Others have mentioned, that it seems to clear up with use.  I bought 
mine used (from a non contester) about 2 years ago (don't know if he ran 
an amp).  I don't recall the problem occurring during the last couple of 
CW contests (or if so, not so frequently), so perhaps what ever it was 
cleared itself?

Someone else said perhaps it's an antenna/coax problem.  It doesn't 
appear to affect the SWR reading ... although, it "sounds" exactly like 
an antenna/coax problem would sound, if something were shorted.  I 
recently had to make some antenna repairs, and worked a SSB contest 
since then, and didn't notice any problem then (a CW only issue?).  Will 
see what happens during the next CW contest.

My symptoms provided as additional "data" to possibly figure out what's 
causing the problem.  Will try to remember to make more detailed notes 
during future operating.

Ron