Noise increase should be unmistakable. Make sure the MMIC isn't in backwards :) If you have a key attached, and happened to transmit into it, just order replacement MMIC (get 3, about $10 delivered :) from Elecraft.
de john/w1rt On 1/29/06, Nick Waterman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hopefully not a silly question... > > If I connect NGEN to my K2 but leave it switched off, I have a certain > level of background noise. If I turn NGEN on, there's no noticeable > increase in background noise. > > Have I missed something? Is AGC compensating for the increase in noise? > ... or is my NGEN broken? I built it over Christmas and I've never > actually noticed it working. The lights "do the right thing", but apart > from a very brief "chuff" when I switch it on, I'm not convinced it's > producing any actual output. > > -- > "Nosey" Nick Waterman, G7RZQ, K2 #5209. > use Std::Disclaimer; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Actions speak louder than words. The pen is mightier than the sword. > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com