Greetings reflector fans, I noticed something odd tonight with my K3; something I've never noticed before. I decided to do some SWL'ing around 40m and test out the relatively new Sync-AM feature. All works well but whenever I turn the filter shift or width knobs now, I get a fairly loud encoder pulse noise. This is similar to the VFO encoder hash on 5 MHz that I used to get prior to the hardware/software mod implementation. This enoder pulse/hash sounds loudest when the received signal is strongest, or when using an antenna jack that has an antenna connected. I can't seem to replicate the problem on 20m. Also, when switching over to the sub receiver, rotating the width/shift knobs don't have an effect unless I enter the B-set menu.
The noise seems to be present in all modes (AM, CW, Data, USB, and LSB). This is with the latest beta firmware; 3.63. I've just reverted back to 3.42 to see if there's a change, and there isn't (perhaps the hash isn't as loud, but it's still there). I recently replaced my FP due to my original FP's encoders going bad. I have a new FP that I replaced myself. The encoders used in the new FP have a stiffer resistance to turning and don't have the detent feel any more. I'm not sure if something could have happened when I replaced the panel, but I doubt it as everything else seems to work FB. Anyway, just thought I'd toss this out there. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone notice anything similar? -- 73 de James K2QI ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
