[Elecraft] Strange sound

[Gary Hinson]

> 
> I've never seen this "situation" written about but I've just come 
> across a very strange sound on my K3 - S/N-1068.  With the dial 
> on 29.492.6 USB I get a continuous CW sounding signal.  It 
> alternates a dot, then a dash then a space.  If it were truly CW is 
> would be considered poorly sent CW and the speed is about 10-
> 12 WPM.  The lengths of the characters are not exactly the same 
> each time but it never stops.  I discovered it yesterday and 
> wanted to make sure it was not just a one time thing.  
> 
> I can switch modes and it remains.  Removing the antenna does 
> not stop it, actually makes it a little stronger with the noise
level 
> dropped.  I'm using firmware 3.30 beta.  I tried on the SUB 
> receiver and I hear nothing.

Hi Jim.

I have a fairly weak birdie there (well v close), a solid carrier not
12 WPM CW.  Can hear it on the subRX as well.

Were you using the NR I wonder?  It can sometimes make stuff sound
like it's comin n goin.

73
Gary  ZL2iFB