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Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 18:20:11 -0600
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Since the Thunderbolt has no internal RF switching or relays this should be easy to accomplish but with an external RF switching system.

However, you will need to arrange a method to switch the inernal bias system from Standby to Operate, Otherwise, in operate it sits there idling at about 400 watts DC and thus generates lots of heat. Nice in the Winter but will tax the AC in the Summer.


73
Bob, K4TAX




----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Tortorella" <w2iy@verizon.net>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5


Hi Rick, sorry, I forgot to include that the rigs are Corsair II and Johnson
Courier or Thunderbolt.  Was hoping to use the amp with QSK.
73
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rick -
DJ0IP / NJ0IP
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 4:23 PM
To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5

Mike, these are two totally different animals.
The QSK-5 speeds up the amp switching, while the 318 slows it down.
Both solutions can work, but it also depends a bit on the amp and how fast
its relay switches.
What rig and amp are you trying to mate.

73
Rick, DJ0IP


-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Tortorella
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 6:32 PM
To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
Subject: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5

Tentec friends, I am looking for help comparing the TenTec 318 with the
Ameritron QSK-5. Has anyone used either/both of these who could offer some
insights?

Thanks and 73

Mike W2IY

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