[ICOM] IC-756 - CW problem - and on Christmas yet!

[Carl Vangsness]

Calling all 756 experts. I finally decide to get serious about getting 
back into CW operation after a LONG hiatus when my IC-756 decides to 
give me grief.

Briefly at any power level setting over 40 to 45%, when I attempt to key 
the rig from the front panel keyjack using the built-in keyer or the 
rear key jack direct, the 756 screen goes to full blue for a moment and 
the rig resets itself to the previous mode! All bands, nothing connected 
except the key, a dummy load attached to Ant 1, and the 12 vdc 
powersupply.  Even when I have the tuner disengaged, when the rig comes 
back to life I can hear the motors turning as if it is looking for a 
match. Shouldn't since I am connected to the dummy load of 50 ohms.

I would love to get the rig going on CW but with my indoor attic W9INN 
dipole (good antenna courtesy of the late W9INN but lousy location) I 
need all the power I can get from the 756.  Anyone ever observe this 
behavior and anyone have a suggestion or remedy (other than sell/trade - 
already thought of that and the 756 received is still better than 75% of 
the current crop of rigs out there).

73 and Merry Christmas,

Carl WCØV
wc0v at comcast.net