[Elecraft] KX3 Encoder Noise

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Got the new KX3 finally.  Took about 4 hours to put it together and calibrate the radio.  Impressive.  With small laptop power supply able to get 10 watts easily.  I experience the encoder hash for the first time yesterday.  I had a rather long QSO with local ham and after signing I noticed the scratchy hash noise with tuning the VFO A.  The heat sink warmed up a bit after the SSB QSO but not too bad.  I tried the radio on several bands and the encoder noise was present.  I turned off the rig.  Later that day I remembered turning AFX MD to the off position.  I went back to the rig and turned it on.  The Encoder noise was still present.  I truned AFX MD back to the Delay setting and the encoder noise disappeared.  I wonder if others have noticed this.  Sounds to me like this is a software issue and should be able to be remedied by firmware update.  Overall very impressive rig.  It sounds like it will be my rig to take to Hawaii in February with the small vertical antenna, all easily carried in the suitcase.  Thanks again, Wayne and Eric and the Elecraft team for another great product.