I hear something which is very slight in QSK mode but not in SEMI mode.
My observation is that it is "very" slight. Headphones with higher
sensitivity may be more prone to exacerbate the the click. I speculate
it is the leading edge AGC recovery in between CW elements. Being on a
dummy load, there would be no AGC transition to noise as would appear
with noise from the antenna.
If you think it is RF related, turn the PWR down to 1 watt or operate in
TEST mode. I suspect however it is switching related and not RF related.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 1/25/2016 9:44 AM, Mike Weir wrote:
Just today I notice a faint clicking noise when using my headphones and only
when the AF is turned up not when all the way down, here is my
setup.....Elecraft k3, Begali key into a Winkeyer USB and the menu key weight
setting in the K3 is 1.10
Here is what I have tried to fix the issue with no success:
1. Tried different headphones.
2. Snap on chokes on headphone cord.
3. Removed Winkeyer and plugged key into rear of K3.
4. Tried a different key plugged it into Winkeyer and just to rear of K3.
5. Tried on Dummy load and clicking is gone.
6. Check all connections to make sure they are tight.
7. Tried my KX3 using same key and antenna and no clicks.
8. The clicking is happening on all bands.
I believe that is all I tried and I am at a loss as to what it could be, I'm
hopping it's something simple that I have overlooked.
Thanks in advance for your help
Mike
VE3WDM
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