In regard to the first poster and the two customers mentioned below: We had
an expression in the military when we ran across something of this nature -
RTM (with the expletive deleted) which stood for Read the Manual. No Manual
??? Ameritron has them on line, downloadable, for free. If any of these
fellows did indeed hook an amp to a radio without reading the manual I am
not sure I would want them in my shack. On second thought I am sure I
wouldn't want them in my shack.
Clint Talmadge - W5CPT
-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Ron Youvan
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:32 AM
To: amps
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
Mitch Cox wrote:
> I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had
no idea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first
time amplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF was
applied. Anytime this happens I try to remember back to my first experience
with Ham radio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't magically
know everything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding,
bless their hearts.
I think some CB foot warmers have "RF sensing" switching circuits. I
know I've had several 2 meter amplifiers that did. (5 W in 35 W out) I
don't think it is 100% stupidity.
--
Ron KA4INM - The man who sets out to carry a cat by its tail learns
something
that will always be useful and which never will grow dim
or doubtful.
-- Mark
Twain.
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