[Elecraft] Noise when K-3 keyed

Dave Cole dave at nk7z.net
Mon Sep 19 09:29:19 EDT 2016


On Sun, 2016-09-18 at 22:19 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Louis,
> 
> It goes away in TX TEST.  So I suspect it is an RF-in-the-shack
> problem.
> Try the K3 into a dummy load to verify that assumption.
> 
> If it is OK on a dummy load, your best fix is in the antenna system - 
> better baluns, check antenna connections and anything else that can 
> cause common mode feedline currents.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

Bingo!  I was getting ready to send the same message...  I am also sure
it is RF related.

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73's, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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