[Heathkit] HW-101 stuck in TX on CW

[Alex]

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[mailto:heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Cromwell
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 4:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [Heathkit] HW-101 stuck in TX on CW


> Hi Alex,
> 
> I had the same symptoms on another transmitter. I found an almost short
circuit in the plug connector on the cable from the key where it plugs into
the 
> transmitter. Since you said "Straight Key Night" I assume you were using
-ahem- a straight key. An electronic keyer can do the same thing if there is
RF 
> feedback into the keyere or keying line.
>
> Good luck and Happy New Year.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill  KU8H

Hi Bill,

I'll check out the connectors. Indeed I'm using a straight key. I did have a
problem earlier where the wire that goes to the center of the antenna
connector was disconnected on the relay side. Since the rig keyed and the
power output and side tone does change at the rhythm of the key I figured
that the connection was OK, but who knows.

Many thanks for the suggestion!

73,
--Alex KR1ST