[Elecraft] K3s tx LED issue, need help

Don Wilhelm donwilh at embarqmail.com
Fri Oct 9 14:05:15 EDT 2020


Bryan,

I would first check the mic wiring for a broken or otherwise faulty 
ground wire.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/9/2020 1:14 PM, Bryan Savill wrote:
> Here's my issue and it has just begun.
> I'm using a Heil Proset with my K3s, when I switch to VOX the tx LED 
> lights with no input.
> With the headset on my head, if I touch the K3 case the LED goes out and 
> I am able to tx while holding the case.
> With the headset resting on my desk near the K3 the LED in not lit, but 
> if I touch the headset the LED lights.
> With the mic jack unplugged the LED does not light.
> I've examined all jacks and lines
> Seems like some sort of capacitance issue maybe.


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