Oh, I MEANT Carl!!!
Gary
> On Feb 24, 2023, at 6:56 PM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> All that strongly suggests the key line input is shorted some place. Turning
> off the keying loop stops it because that just means the transmitter has been
> keyed but is waiting for TXEN to go to ground.
>
>
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 127 River Moss Way
> Hertford, NC 27944
> www.n4py.com
>
> On 2/24/2023 5:36 PM, J.D. MacAulay, WQ8U via TenTec wrote:
>> Feb 23rd WA8VSJ suggested I check the key socket and investigate the
>> internal keyer. I have not gotten inside the case yet - limited time.
>> I did go to the menu. The CW KEYER was turned to "OFF". I switched it to
>> "Mode A"; still continued RF output. I switched it to "Mode B", still
>> continued RF output. Same results with the key plug inserted or removed. I
>> returned the switch to "OFF".
>> Using the menu I switched the TRANSMITTER from "ON" to 'OFF'. The RF
>> output continued!! I returned the switch to "ON".
>> Using the menu I switched the KEYING LOOP from "OFF" to "ON". The
>> transmitting stopped and the receiver was working as normal. Put the key
>> plug in; keying had no effect.
>> Hopefully I'll have time this weekend to get the case off.
>> Thanks & 73
>> Mac WQ8U Hillsborough, NC
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