I think your good question got lost in the "cut numbers" disCUSSssion,
Arliss.
It's a legitament question for anyone using an antenna mounted preamp
needing a true PTT signal to operate a sequencer to protect the amp. I would
like to get an answer for that myself.
Anyone out there know the answer? Two things are death to preamps, one is
VOX and the other at least on my 1000D radio, is the antenna tuner button.
I've gotten around the tuner problem with a mechanical "idiot" device that
requires the preamp to be switched out of the feed line before the tuner
button can be pressed. VOX is another matter.
If you do get an answer, please let me know.
Thanks, 73
don.wsixffh@verizon.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "w7xu" <w7xu@dtgnet.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 8:55 PM
Subject: [WriteLog] DVK and PTT
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a question about using Writelog's DVK function and the
> PTT line that I hope someone can clarify for me.
>
> I would like to use the DVK during the upcoming ARRL June VHF
> contest. Since we (limited multi-op) run high power, we can't
> use VOX (hot-switching 1500 W at 432 will vaporize a relay).
> My question is: when using the DVK function, does WriteLog
> give a PTT signal that I can use to turn on the sequencer that
> will in turn take the preamp out of line, switch the relays,
> key the amp and then key the transmitter? Or will the DVK only
> key the radio via the VOX mode?
>
> Thanks & 73, Arliss W7XU
>
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