Re: Re[2]: [Amps] Ameritron ARB-704 - Photos and Schematic

[Charlie <ad5th@direcway.com>]

That is really interesting since the Icom tech I spoke to was adamant about 
a key line buffer. Even when I told him the AL-80B sources only +12vdc at 
100mA he expressly said I needed one or could expect a failure. I understand 
those specs indicate I didn't need one at all. But then the Icom web site 
and the tech I spoke to said "Yes" I did.

Well I do agree it can't hurt....

Charlie
Ham Radio - AD5TH
www.ad5th.com
Live Blues Music
www.492acousticblues.com




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan" <dpipes@earthlink.net>
To: <Amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 7:48 PM
Subject: Re[2]: [Amps] Ameritron ARB-704 - Photos and Schematic



Charlie, Thanks for the reply. Well I called Icom and they said for the 
newer ie Ameritron 811H types a relay is not needed to isolate since the 
relay already has a low enough keyer current. However, i asked on the 756 
Yahoo group and here and was advised it really is a good idea to isolate the 
rig which the one i have does well and a lot cheaper ..  I recalled icom and 
asked again after getting the feeling I really should isolate it and the 
Icom guy said no not needed at all BUT he agreed would not hurt a thing.. so 
I put on my belt AND suspenders <g>


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On 02/14/2005 at 7:40 PM Charlie wrote:

> ICOM support never answered my email but when I called them up they
> definitely said to use a key line buffer or expect a failure. I do not
> know
> that the ARB-704 is any better than the buffer you already have.  The ICOM
> tech did mention the ARB-704 as one that he knew worked with the 746 Pro.
>
> To answer your question I don't think your missing anything. There are
> several key line buffers out there..some expressly for the Icom line and
> others like "Amp Keyer" and the ARB-704 claim to work with "virtually any
> rig/amp combination"
>
> 73 / DX
>
> -ps my ARB-704 is working fine...now I need the Somalia station!!
>
> Charlie
> Ham Radio - AD5TH
> www.ad5th.com
> Live Blues Music
> www.492acousticblues.com
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan" <dpipes@earthlink.net>
> To: <Amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 6:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Ameritron ARB-704 - Photos and Schematic
>
>
> Trying to learn something here. i really do not understand the need to buy
> the 704 box. Please let me know what I am missing? As far as isolation I
> bought a $18.00 9I think) off Ebay. have the solid state relay built in to
> isolate my 756 Pro II from my Ameritron 811H .
>
> The 704 looks great am I missing somethign do i need to upgrade to the
> 704?
> Even though Icom support advised i needed nothing I checked with this
> group
> and was advised to isolate the radioa nd the device I am using works great
> in doing that.
> Thanks.  If there really is a reason I may have to look at it thanks
> Dan
>
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> On 02/14/2005 at 2:50 PM Charlie wrote:
>
> > I installed this key line buffer today and photographed it inside and
> > out. I
> > scanned the schematic (which has component values) and posted everything
> > on
> > the following web page.  Images and schematic are also available as a
> > zipped
> > download of about 1.3M.
> >
> > 1. http://www.ad5th.com/ARB-704.html
> >
> > Charlie
> > Ham Radio - AD5TH
> > www.ad5th.com
> > Live Blues Music
> > www.492acousticblues.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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