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Re: [TenTec] Argosy with Linear

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Argosy with Linear
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 12:54:34 -0500
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bob and the boys...

the original ten tec amp accessory did provide a delay. There is (was) a small 
trimmer on the pcb to set the time.

My replacement provides a way of adjusting the t/r delay time, too.

Mike, WB8VGE
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> On Mar 6, 2020, at 12:05 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes that is correct, the number I have is 80853.    It allows the relay on 
> that board to connect the coil to the T/R line and the other end of the coil 
> to connect to +12VDC.   There is a diode across the coil for back EMF.  The 
> relay contacts are connected to a RCA connector on the rear thus providing a 
> closure when the T/R line is in transmit mode.
> 
> I would comment......the Argosy does not provide any delay between key 
> closure and RF output.  This WILL cause hot switching of any amplifier being 
> controlled by the T/R relay and subsequently the amplifier.    Also the 
> Argosy is always in full QSK mode thus the relays will operate with every key 
> closure.
> 
> One can use a reed relay or like to handle the switching for SSB as there is 
> little likelihood when using  manual PTT.   For SSB VOX and CW, be assured 
> that hot switching will take place.       I am not aware of any method to 
> delay the RF output after key closure.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 

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