[Elecraft] Strange sound

[Bob Allen]

Not a peep with Ser. # 3162
Bob
KB1FRW

Gary Hinson wrote:
>> 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
>
>
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