N2BC: Not sure I understand why QSK would be an issue -- if your amp is in
Standby, you should be able to run exciter through it, correct? You do have
a point -- one needs to make sure IF series amps are tried, that the bypass
around the amp can handle another amps full power and not just exciter
power levels. --Mike, WV2ZOW
On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM, N2BC <n2bc@stny.rr.com> wrote:
> Amps in series.... not so good. I would guess that most QSK amps have a
> form of RF 'sniffer' on the input to prevent hot switching.
>
> Following a massive brain cramp, I cabled a KWS-1 (600W) through a TenTec
> Titan. Was a bit confused when smoke started to curl out of the Titan & it
> was powered off. Result: charcoal grid circuit.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Tessco ( www.tessco.com ) sells RG-400/U in one foot increments. If your
> > amps have built in antenna relays, have you considered hooking your
> > amps in series and just switching the PTT line? --
>
>
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