[Elecraft] CW issue

I have a 6 meter beacon, 50.63 MHz, about three miles from my house. I can hear what sounds like key clicks up to 60.250 MHz. Could this be front end overload? I have a K3s with a three element beam abut 20 feet. Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] CW issue

Turn on the 15 db attenuator in the receiver or put a 20 dB attenuator in the line from your antenna to receiver. If the key clicks continue, it is a good bet they are being transmitted. If they go away, it is front end or mixer overload. On 1/29/2016 8:21 AM, Gmail wrote: I have a 6

Re: [Elecraft] CW issue

Thanks Don, Using yours and others suggestions I determined it was the transmitter. Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 29, 2016, at 09:36, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ray, > > It could be that the beacon is actually generating those keyclicks. > Try turning off the preamp

Re: [Elecraft] CW issue

Ray, It could be that the beacon is actually generating those keyclicks. Try turning off the preamp in the K3S and or turn your beam so the side is toward the beacon. Are the keyclicks eliminated? If so, it may be too strong a signal into the K3S, but if they continue, they are likely being

Re: [Elecraft] CW issue

Probably an Icom, they are bad for key clicks. Check his website or QRZ page and see if it says what he is using for the beacon. Ken WA8JXM On 1/29/16 11:33 AM, Gmail wrote: Thanks Don, Using yours and others suggestions I determined it was the transmitter. Ray W8LYJ

Re: [Elecraft] CW issue

On Fri,1/29/2016 6:21 AM, Gmail wrote: I have a 6 meter beacon, 50.63 MHz, about three miles from my house. I can hear what sounds like key clicks up to 60.250 MHz. Could this be front end overload? Very unlikely. Is your Noise Blanker turned on? That can cause clicks. Otherwise, I'd say