>
>>>>>I just read your post. I have never used PIN diodes and was wondering
> > what recommendations you might have for what to use & where to buy them
>etc<<<<<
>
>John,
>
>I think the QSK-1500 unit by DEO is still the best way to go. They are still
>available at hamfests and flea marts, I am told. My friend K1NDV has managed
>to collect three of them recently.
>
>I have info. on simple up grades for them, and have the shop manual.
>
>73, Roy K6XK
> PS... I performed some rough estimates this morning on the life expectancy
>of a vacuum relay. If we operate 500 words per day, CW, I calculate the
>2-million relay operations rating would be consumed in about one year.
>Ouch.
>
? The 2M operations spec is guaranteed at full ratings. How many people
have you run into who wore out a RJ1a in amateur radio service? For CW
enthusiasts who need more contact life, the RJ1h has tungsten contacts -
although it won't carry quite as much current.
Rich...
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures
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