>>Richard wrote:
>>>
>>> Solid-state relays around high power RF tend to be problematic.
>
>>That turns out to be the answer. After posting my original message, I
>>noticed that it did NOT happen when I transmitted into a dummy load, only
>>an antenna.
>
>That implies you have rf in the shack. Is this 'excessive' rf? May be time
>to unhook those caps temporarily and redo the rf distribution until the
>relays no longer kick out. FWIW.
The near-field from the antenna might be the culprit. I would go with
conventional 24vdc mechanical relays and, since speed is not important in
this app., use c. 18v on the coils.
- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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