[AMPS] ETO 91b noisy QSK

[Rich Measures]

>
>Hi all,
>
>Anyone who has used an ETO 91b in QSK will have realised it is rather
>noisy.  Does anyone know of a way to quieten this?  Is it possible to
>mount the vacuum relay on rubber, ...
yes. 
>or is this 'bad' practice? ...
It is bad engineering practice if you want to maximize acoustic noise.  :)
What type of vacuum relay is used?
Is another relay used to switch the input?
> I am
>otherwise very pleased with the amp, but would like to make it a little
>quieter.
>
>Any ideas?
Mount the relays as described in my high speed switching parts kit 
instructions.  
Rich---

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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