[Elecraft] RESOLVED: K3S Speaker sound question

[Barry N1EU]

I think you spoke to Howard, not Harold  ;-)

73, Barry N1EU

On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Jerry Moore <jermo at carolinaheli.com> wrote:

> Problem: Speaker distortion/buzzing
>
> Solution: Something is loose inside the radio.
>
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> Background:
>
> I purchased my K3S as a kit and assembled per the manual. I was especially
> careful to not bend or damage the speaker.
>
> Normally I listen on my headset and don’t use the speaker.
>
> While attending Morse Academy we noticed distortion and buzzing on my CW
> monitor audio (I have the monitor turned up so that my class
> mates/Instructor can hear me).
>
>
>
> I called into Elecraft and spoke with Harold in Support. In about 15
> seconds we isolated the issue down to something loose inside the radio.
>
> Removing the cover and holding it my had results in no distortion or
> buzzing.
>
> Installing the cover and putting pressure on the back third of the cover
> (over the PA) squelches the noise.
>
>
>
> YAY!! Now to find out what’s loose..
>
>
>
> Elecraft never ceases to exceed my expectations, I’m a very happy Ham.
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> Jerry Moore
>
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