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Subject: [TRLog] CW keying cable problems???
From: k6ll@juno.com (k6ll@juno.com)
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 18:35:08 -0700


On Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:16:37 -0500 "David E. Shelton" <w4des@iolky.com>
writes:
>
>I have fabricated a keying cable using the 2N2222A transistor as 
>described
>in the manual. It works FB except for RF output greater than 80W cause 
>the
>transistor, I am assuming to lock up. I definitely would like to run a 
>full
>100W to 150W for the A precedence catagory in SSCW this weekend. What 
>do I
>need to do to resolve the rf problem. I have considered a shielded 
>2N2222A
>or equivalent transistor. What is your suggestion?

If it's on a parallel port, try putting it on a serial port if you
can. I've had quite a bit of trouble with rf getting into
parallel port connections, but the serial ports seem relatively
immune.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
K6LL@juno.com




















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