John -
Rick has given you excellent advice. Once you are done with that, add
QSK for about $10 -
http://www.ad5x.com/images/Presentations/QSKals500als600RevE.pdf
73 de K1ESE
John
On 5/28/2012 7:17 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> John,
>
> Here are the steps for using the ALS 600 with the Jupiter:
>
> - First, buy your XYL some flowers and give a hug and a kiss and say tnx.
> Then kiss her again and tell her that one's from Rick. Now continue
> below...
>
> - Then read your manual, page 3-5, paragraph 3.15. This explains operation
> with a non-QSK amplifier. You have to adjust a menu function called EXT T/R
> DELAY. I would start with a delay of about 1/2 second. You didn't tell us
> if you work CW, SSB, or both. For SSB it's a non-issue anyway. It's CW
> where you can get hot switching problems if you are not careful.
>
> - Study the drawing in Figure 3-1 at the bottom of page 3-6. This shows you
> how to connect your Jupiter to the ALS 600. All you need is a shielded
> cable with a male RCA Phono plug on each end.
>
> - After connecting as shown in Figure 3-1, and making the necessary
> adjustment to EXT T/R DELAY, you are ready to "LAUDENBOOMER."
>
> - No Ten-Tec transceiver has an ALC connection. Don't worry about it. Just
> adjust your transceiver's mic gain and compressor as described in the book
> and you will have no problems. The adjustment of the "ALC SET" on the front
> panel of the ALS 600 will have no influence on your operations. It doesn't
> matter where it is adjusted to.
>
> The ALS 600 is a good little amp. I had one for a few years and used it
> with my Omni VI. I wish I had never sold it!
>
> Have fun!
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of john brown
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:46 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com; n2ydf@hotmail.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter with ALS 600
>
>
> Hi , Everyone 1st time using the list. I have just received from my wife, an
> ALS 600 amp (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) and am looking for info, on how to set it up
> with my Jupiter. I know Ameritron sells a ARB Relay Interface, but they do
> not list a cable for Ten Tec. Is the interface necessary? Do I need to make
> up a cable? If I recall correctly, the Jupiter does not have an external ALC
> output. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TNX John Brown, N2YDF .
> E mail / N2YDF at Hotmail.Com
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