[Elecraft] K3 - Strange Test Mode Phenomenon with K144XV

[Geoffrey Downs]

Can anyone tell me what would cause some rf output in Test Mode (all modes)?

I'm getting it on 2m with the K144XV. Not the output the PWR control is set 
to. It's always 1 watt with about 0.6w reflected power on a cross needle SWR 
meter i.e high swr. This is on a small beam antenna with an SWR of 1.2:1 at 
the relevant frequency.

The same thing happens on SSB - not in test mode - when I am not speaking 
into the mic.

It works properly on CW, AM, Data and FM when not in test mode. There is no 
output in test mode on other bands.

73 to all

Geoff
G3UCK