While at the Arlington, TX HamComm in June, I noticed that Ameritron had
made a modification to the T/R relay in the AL-1500. Specifically, they
replaced the 3PDT mechanical unit with a pc board - electro / mechanical
ckt. Having replaced the relay twice in my AL-1500 I immediately became
interested. The next week I called their technical department and after
a short time convinced them that it actually could be a field installable
upgrade. If you are an AL-1500 owner / user and are interested, call them
and order part # 861-0453. It costs about $35.00. As this is not
intended to be field installed, the instructions / prints that I got were
all hand drawn and very hard to follow. I have since created my own set
using Microsoft word with digital color pictures included. I offered them
to Ameritron, but they were not interested. If you are, send me an email
and I will send you the instructions.
As for the upgrade. It is working fine - but have not "contest tested" it
yet. That will come soon.
73 - Bruce - N1LN
n1ln@arrl.net
n1ln@earthlink.net
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