[Elecraft] K3 bugs

[dave]

Don,

There is no mic attached to the K3 here. This info was included in 
info sent to K3support.

But, even if random noise was the case, why would it occur only when 
going into AM and not SSB or data?

I think known bug.

73 de dave
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On 1/17/15 2:25 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I am just wondering if Elecraft support actually indicated that this
> condition is a "known bug".
>
> I suspect that with VOX on, the "TX momentarily" would more likely be
> caused by some sort of noise in the shack.
> If you have the VOX set sensitive enough, then even tapping on the
> operating desk or moving the microphone (or even chair 'squeaks) can
> cause it to go into transmit easily.
> If the ANTIVOX setting is too low, that may trip the K3 into transmit
> with sound from the speaker (or leakage from the headphones.
> You may want to check your MENU: VOX GN and MENU:ANTIVOX settings to
> be certain they are not the problem.
> Those settings are dependent on the sensitivity of the microphone,
> proximity of the mic to the speakers, and other factors dependent on
> your shack and the ambient noise conditions in the shack, so settings
> that are good for one situation will likely not work well in your
> situation.  The K3 manual text gives some hints for achieving the
> proper settings for your shack.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/17/2015 3:09 PM, dave wrote:
>>
>> Since I'm the one who began this thread, I'll update with the info
>> received from Elecraft. Someone might look it up and want to know . . .
>>
>> They say that, yes, when going into AM mode via the MODE button,
>> with VOX ON, the K3 "will sometimes go into TX momentarily". So this
>> is a known bug. And, since it is "sometimes", that would account for
>> why it comes and goes on the K3 here.
>>
>
>