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Re: [TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp

To: "Reflector, TenTec" <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp
From: d.e.warnick@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:00:23 +0000 (UTC)
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So how is QSK implemented with this setup, or would one need to purchase an amp 
with a loop like my Herc II to run full QSK?? 
Dave 
WA3F 


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From: "K3GHH" <k3ghh@arrl.net> 
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 8:43:59 AM 
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp 

Thank you, Rick. That's what I suspected. 

And yes, Barry, the Keying Loop 1 and 2 are already off. Thanks. 


On 10/18/2016 08:02 AM, rick@dj0ip.de wrote: 
> John, 
> 
> Your O2 has two means of keying linear amplifiers: 
> 
> 1. Single Cable using the AMP KEY 
> 2. Dual Cables using TX EN and TX OUT. (Keying Loop) 
> 
> You amplifier does not support a keying loop. 
> You must use the AMP KEY. 
> 
> I haven't had an Orion for many years now but I seem to recall you have to 
> select or enable whichever keying method you want in the software menu. 
> 
> There is no problem with voltage incompatibility. It is plug and play once 
> you enable the correct keying method in the menu. 
> 
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP 
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany) 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K3GHH 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:56 PM 
> To: tentec@contesting.com 
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp 
> 
> Baby steps here, coping with my first-ever amplifier... First question: 
> A phono cable must run from the amplifier's "Relay 1" jack to ... 
> something on the O2. Is it TX OUT 1, TX EN 1, or AMP KEY 1? 
> 
> The SPE Expert 2K-FL manual states: "RELAY This essential link allows the 
> amplifier to be put in the transmit state. To do that it is necessary that 
> the inner pin of the phono connector is connected to signal ground. This is 
> normally done at the transceiver with either a 'close-on-ground' relay, or 
> with a switching transistor. It is important that the voltages at that 
> terminal do not exceed 12 Vdc. On the transceiver this link is often called 
> SEND or TX GND. Refer to your transceiver manual for more details." 
> 
> This seems to come first, before dealing with ALC and CAT. 
> 
> -- 
> -- John K3GHH 
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