Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I remember the rig as being solid state, but that was years ago, and I'm slipping. We will need another person's same experience to enlighten us. I mentioned it because it is easy to expect the worst, and overlook something simple. Dick, n0ce On 12/29/2016 10:17 PM, K9MA wrote: > On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

On Thu,12/29/2016 6:07 PM, Mike va3mw wrote: In today's day, a recording should be mandatory. If they are going to be experts in their field, this should be a no-brainer to achieve. WHOA! An OO is a volunteer who monitors on the air and sends postcards (remember those?) to hams who he/she

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

On 12/29/2016 21:40, Richard Fjeld wrote: If the key contacts did not make good contact, it caused a chirp. I would describe it as a 'dirty' sounding chirp, but it was a chirp. Other keys worked fine. Dick, n0ce Sounds like the old days of cathode keying! 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott K9MA

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

If the key contacts did not make good contact, it caused a chirp. I would describe it as a 'dirty' sounding chirp, but it was a chirp. Other keys worked fine. Dick, n0ce On 12/29/2016 5:57 PM, Nr4c wrote: > How? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Dec 29, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Richard

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I agree a recording supplied to the originating control operator. NOT necessarily as "evidence" of doing something wrong, but as a diagnostic tool to assist in correcting the issue... which for the majority of cases, I suspect is unintentional. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

In today's day, a recording should be mandatory. If they are going to be experts in their field, this should be a no-brainer to achieve. Other than that, it is hearsay. Mike va3mw > On Dec 29, 2016, at 8:27 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Thank you! > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

Thank you! __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 12/29/2016 4:42 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > Official Observers are observers, not police. The ARRL asks them to send out > advisories to help operators be self-policing. They might transmit a polite >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

How? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: > > I once had a key that was prone to cause chirp. > > Dick, n0ce > > >>> On 12/29/2016 3:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote: >>> I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 1:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp? I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with an ACOM 1500. All of which was *great*. But, then, I received an Official Observer Advisory Notice that I was "emit

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

with the "chirp" report I'll be skeptical until I hear the issue for myself. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 2:29 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

til I hear the issue for myself. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 2:29 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp? Why would not an OO try

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I once had a key that was prone to cause chirp. Dick, n0ce > On 12/29/2016 3:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote: >> I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with an ACOM >> 1500. All of which was *great*. >> >> But, then, I received an Official Observer Advisory Notice that I was >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

Official Observers are observers, not police. The ARRL asks them to send out advisories to help operators be self-policing. They might transmit a polite reminder to ID on a repeater, but they really are not cops. We have had problems with unlicensed use of 2m by hang gliders on Mission Peak.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

Why would not an OO try to notify the operator on the air especially if there is some need for verification. I would think that most operators would like to know and appreciate the help diagnosing any issues... Is there some rule in the OO program that requires it to be a sneak report?

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Smith Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp? I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with an ACOM 1500. All of which

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I've actually heard a K3 (not a K3S) with a very slight chirp when using an Ameritron AL-811 amp and even a little more chirp when using an Alpha (not sure the model) caused by RF feedback somewhere in the system. Before he got rid of his KPA500 this never happened. Funny, but he's only

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I thought chirp was a voltage issue. Any chance your power cable is inadequate, too long or the PowerPoles are not right? Check the voltage on the K3 display when you key down. Buck, k4ia Honor Roll 8BDXCC On 12/29/2016 3:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote: I was in the CW SS in November using my

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

On Thu,12/29/2016 12:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote: But, then, I received an Official Observer Advisory Notice that I was “emitting a CW signal with a chirp”. Doug, Some ideas. It's possible that "the signal with a chirp" was a spurious one caused by instability (oscillation) in your amplifier.

[Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with an ACOM 1500. All of which was *great*. But, then, I received an Official Observer Advisory Notice that I was “emitting a CW signal with a chirp”. The report detailed a QSO that is, indeed, in my SS log. I was running on 20 meters