[Elecraft] K3 RF-out SPIKES

[K2ZLS]

Hi  ALL

     I just wanted to add my experiences  with  SPIKES.  My  K3  is 
absolutely clean NOW.   I say  NOW  because I did have a similar 
experience and after a lot of testing with my Peak SWR meter I finally  
traced the problem to my MIC.  I was using an amplified Kenwood  MC-60.  
I stopped using it and switched to my HEIL Traveler Dual Headset/Boom  
mic,  with Kenwood option cables,  and I am now a Happy  Camper.   
Problem Solved.   So... your results may vary  but  experiment with 
different mics  and connections.  It may be that the K3  is overly  
sensitive to the type of MIC signal,  that is,  bias or amplifier driven 
verses Dynamic, no drive or it may be a defect in the MIC element itself.

 I am running a solid state linear  THP 1KW.   No problems  now.

73's  Tony    K2ZLS     # 703    FW 2.38