[Elecraft] Re: K2 Key clicks

Earl W Cunningham [email protected]
Thu Sep 11 15:26:02 2003


Martin, DL1IAQ wrote:

"looks like the discussion goes on and on, and there are some guys on the
reflector saying that their K2 does *not* click.  This can�t be true,
maybe their method of checking is wrong.  I know the K2 has clicks, mine
too, as well as my ft1000mp (premod) had.  I think, the best way to
convince those people, is a .wav -file.  Maybe you already have some? If
so, you might want to mail them to me and i would put them on my website
to download for everyone."
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No, I didn't make any .wav files of the clicks when I did the test.

When the news of clicks from the FT-1000MP came out, there were also many
naysayers.  I guess there are those who will not admit there is a flaw
with their favorite rig, even though every unmodified MP has bad clicks. 
Most of them ask their ham friends to listen for clicks on the air and
their friends tell them that the rig is clean.

The only way to tell is by using a very narrow CW filter on the receiver
and tuning just outside the passband of that filter.

Anyway, Wayne just posted an announcement about an upcoming click mod for
the K2.  Maybe those naysayers will believe Wayne, hi.

73, de Earl, K6SE