I wrote:
>I suppose a
PIN-diode amp might be OK, but most current QSK amps (mine included) use
vacuum relays. I simply don't like the idea of those relays using up
their finite number of lifetime cycles every time I send one dit. Call
it typical engineering conservatism or whatever, but that's really the
primary reason I don't use QSK with an amplifier (meaning the "hear
between the dits" type...not the PTT/foot switch type).
K9YC wrote:
>Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 9:56 AM
>Subject: [TenTec] Titan 425 (Titan I) Vacuum Relay
> Mine is shot, and I need to find a replacement. I ordered one from Ten
Tec, but they're out of stock and expensive too.
W4BQF replied:
>I also have a Titan 425 that I have run QRQ with for some 10 years. Had to
change that vacuum relay annually!
Hmmmm...there's a lesson somewhere in there guys!
73, Bill W4ZV
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