I have K3 #512, with 2nd rcvr. I have the latest release firmware. I have the 
aux antenna and rx antennas jacks connected together, and fed by switchable 
receive antennas.  My transmit antenna is approximately 120' away, and 
perpendicular to, the closest receive antenna. 

While transmitting and using an amplifier on 160m, if I switch to my longest 
beverage, I see a marked increase in power output (watching the LEDs on the 
amplifier), as if the transmitter were being influenced by what's coming in on 
the RX input.  I don't hear any COR chatter, however.  I suspect feedback 
coming in from the receive antenna getting into the output and getting 
amplified (not desirable). I have not had any on the air complaints (yet).

Is this known behavior in this configuration?  

I had already planned out (and have parts on order for) an antenna switching 
matrix for diversity receive, using a PIN-diode or relay shunt during transmit 
(for both the COR reason and also to minimize leakage from the RX ports in a 
multi-multi configuration), so will have a cure soon, but this seems extreme to 
me.

-Brian N9ADG




 
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