I also had a situation where I was getting a string of dahs in the middle of transmission. At first I thought it may have been a sticky KXPD3 set too tight, but then the same thing happened using an external Begali paddle. The adhoc antenna feedline situation I was using was, let's just say, not ideal, and I was running a full 10W when the problem happened, so I then suspected RF was getting back into the radio. I replaced that jury-rigged antenna setup with some proper feedline and a balun, and have not had any problem since.
73, Matt VK2ACL On Jul 2, 2012 11:14 PM, "Sid Leben" <s...@leben.com> wrote: > I received my KX3 a few days ago & we are getting acquainted. Similar to > my K3, but not the same.. > I downloaded the newest Beta, 1.06. > As I understand it, there is some form of DSP installed. When I invoke > "NR" the screen reads "tbd" I assume that more is to come, as there are no > levels to adjust as in the K3. The AGC left at the default Threshold of 7, > is not sufficient. I will try lower levels to stop the overload from > strong stations. > I am trying to use the APF mode. A little complex, but it tends to ring > when peaked in mode II. > > XPD3 paddle. Mechanically a very nice match to the rig. I prefer a tight > (little movement ) paddle. I adjusted the paddles until constant contact & > then backed off, then tightened. Still more movement then I like, but I > can acclimate. Sometimes in the middle of a transmission, I would get a > string of dits or dahs, generally happens when settings too tight. I have > opened the settings more, inducing more travel, & I still get the "stuck" > condition. I am wondering if this is a mechanical problem with the key, or > a software pblm with the encoder circuit ???? > > I will take it portable this afternoon & give it a workout. I would > appreciate comments. > > Sid > KC2EE > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
