[Elecraft] KX3 Tuning noise with 2M module

[Oliver Dröse]

Gernot,

did you activate the RXSHFT on 2 m? That should take care of it. Think 
there's a remark on that in the KX3-2M manual, too.

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 20.09.2014 23:23, schrieb gt-i at gmx.net:
> Hi folks,
> received my 2M module this week. Assembly went fine, everything as 
> described in the instructions.
> TX works great, I can drive my PA with 1.5W.
> RX is also quite sensitive. Worked 2 stations via TR > 400km, both 
> were running less power than I did.
> But: The tuning noise problem which I thought was solved (see my post 
> over 1 year ago) is back alive.
> It is extremely uncomfortable on VHF since 75% of all stations will be 
> really weak in the first place - until you turn the antenna.
> I'm not a big gun hence S&P is daily business.
> I noticed that tuning with the VFO knob creates more noise than using 
> the little "B" knob in OFFS mode.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
> Gernot, DF5RF
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