Re: [TenTec] Is The Eagle really soaring yet?.

["Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@weather.net>]

On 10/12/2010 5:48 PM, David Goncalves wrote:
> Is there something more to it than a relay and a connector? If not, I'd
> believe that they left it out to keep costs down; should be no problem to
> whip up the external stuff to do the same job.
>
> David Goncalves
> W1EUJ
So true. If there is a signal its in receive mode or on that its in 
transmit mode, like RX+ or TX+ or PTT on the control connector that can 
run an external relay to put the receiver on a separate antenna. Not as 
fast as a PIN diode switch, but the PIN diode switch would be possible 
too. Might need a half amp at 12 volts for a good PIN diode switch. 
Probably can borrow circuits from an OMNI V or VI. Not much need to 
invent anything.
73, Jerry, K0CQ