The most clockwise position (northeast) is the same as off and operates straight through. That is why there is no noise in that position. No relay is activated. As for the noise: haven't had the problem. Sorry. K6TFZ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towertalk Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com