[1000mp] MK V stuck in XMIT

[Barrie Smith]

The problem is in no way related to RF in the shack.

The radio works just fine stand-alone at 200 watts out.  With the drive set 
to zero, the amplifier stays on.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Prosser" <alanprosser at eastlink.ca>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] MK V stuck in XMIT


> turn the mk5's power down to 5 watts, then transmit to see if it still
> happens, if yes, the relay has an issue.  if no there is RF in the shack 
> and
> that is the problem.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barrie Smith" <barrie at centric.net>
> To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 7:20 PM
> Subject: [1000mp] MK V stuck in XMIT
>
>
>> Hello:
>>
>> Just recently my MK V has begun holding the amplifier in xmit mode.
>>
>> I've checked to see if it's in the amp, but it's not.
>>
>> This happens in both CW and fone mode.
>>
>> The MK V works FB by itself, but when I turn on the amp it often holds 
>> the
>> amp in xmit.
>>
>> Is this a sticking relay?
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> 73, Barrie, W7ALW
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