[Elecraft] [K3] CW "dash" sometimes inhibited?

[Phil Wheeler]

Disconnect the key from the rig and measure 
resistance across the dash contact. May be some 
dirt or some other mechanical issue (yeah, we EEs 
always think it's electronics, but .. ) :-)

I have an iambic paddle that had such an 
intermittent and it was a piece of hair or some such.

73, Phil w7ox

On 3/2/14, 11:55 AM, Mini Builder wrote:
> I should add a couple more things:
> 1. The "5 seconds" is more like "5-10 seconds."
> 2. It is happening when I'm practicing code, so RF can't be an issue. I haven't used the keyer on the air yet so I don't know if it happens there as well. Obviously, being unable to transmit dashes for 5-10 seconds is a bit of a no-go.
> 3. VOX is off, so I don't see how external sounds could be causing the issue.
>
> The fact that it stops working for so long makes me think it's something other than a simple loose or dirty connection. (While I'm an EE, in this sort of situation isn't always a good thing, as I overthink the issue...)
>
> Kurt KK6IPF
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