> Just finished my new K-1 build and seem to be having way too much noise on
> receive.
> I used my TS-590s into a dummy load at it's minimum output of 5w on one side
> of the room and the K-1 into another dummy load on the other for signal
> generation and freq alignment (the 590 has a freq stabilizer installed).
> All the alignments went well and the K-1 fine tuned with full output power
> on both boards. I have (40/20) installed now and a (30/17).
> However, the noise levels with and without an antenna connected are
> identical. It's more hard of hearing than I am. I've read some previous
> posts regarding receiver sense and the possibility of a bad Q10. I was
> wondering if the recommendations would be the same in my case. Should I
> remove Q10 and see if that does the trick? I was hoping to take the rig on
> vacation with me. If the replacement doesn't make it before I leave, would
> it be ok to take the rig with me and replace the transistor when I return?
>
> Thanks for the advice. I love this little rig and want it to run well.
>
> Joe, KH7AX. Hawaii County
>
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