[Elecraft] Heil mics & PSK

[Phil Wheeler]

Dave Sjolin wrote:
> 
> Phil Wheeler wrote:
> >
> > Unless the MFJ switch design has changed (I used one for a while with a
> > packet TNC), my recollection is that it does NOT switch the mike out of
> > the circuit .. leaving you with an open mike while operating digital.
> > That may have changed, but be certain.
> 
> Dont know Phil. I assumed that since there were two switch positions on
> the box that the microphone was disconnected when the packet connection
> was made. Never had a problem when I used it with my two meter rig.
> 

I found the problem the hard way.  And I erred in saying "open mike". 
What happened is that the mike was on my desk and got pushed up against
something which keyed it.  Rig went on at 50 W level for God knows how
long.  The result was that I lost a dual band radio.

73, Phil