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Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit

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Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
From: Ron Youvan <ka4inm@tampabay.rr.com>
Reply-to: ka4inm@tampabay.rr.com
Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:31:46 +0000
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Mitch Cox wrote:

> I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had no 
> idea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first time 
> amplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF was 
> applied. Anytime this happens I try to remember back to my first experience 
> with Ham radio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't magically 
> know everything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding, 
> bless their hearts.

   I think some CB foot warmers have "RF sensing" switching circuits.  I know 
I've had several 2 
meter amplifiers that did.  (5 W in 35 W out)  I don't think it is 100% 
stupidity.
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM - The man who sets out to carry a cat by its tail learns 
something
                  that will always be useful and which never will grow dim or 
doubtful.
                                                                     -- Mark 
Twain.
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