Hello,
> I have come across what appears to be a QSK adapter
> for HF linear amplifiers. I have never seen this
> product before, so thought I would ask. The product
> is known as a 'QSK-1500' from an outfit in Ohio that I
> guess is out of business. Looks to be a full
> breakin switch box for generic linear amplifiers.
>
> The unit is a 2 piece setup. One box appears to be
> high voltage 500V and low voltage 12V? power supply.
>
> The second unit is a sloped cabinet with the following
> connections:
>
> RCA PLUGS -- AMP RELAY IN/OUT
> RCA PLUGS -- CW KEYER POS IN/OUT
> PL259 PLUGS -- RADIO IN/OUT
> PL259 PLUGS -- AMP IN/OUT
>
> The unit says it will handle 1500W PEP with 2:1 VSWR
> load.
>
> Ok, now the questions:
>
> Any good?
> Price/Value?
> Any comparable items out there?
>
Hi Joe,
I have a copy of the manual on this thing if you need specifics.
The company is out of business. There were not too many sold,
and whoever buys it from you will have to maintain it himself.
There is a mod using larger PIN diodes to make it a QSK-3000.
Phil, K5PC
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