[AMPS] Linear AMP timing

Tom Rauch W8JI@contesting.com
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 02:32:15 -0400



> On a Linear Amplifier would having the output relay of the amplifier
> operate 20 millisecs before the input relay be sufficient to keep RF
> from being on the output contacts before they are closed?

2 milliseconds is enough, as long as it is always there and the 
contacts don't bounce that long.Most relays are done bouncing 
within 1 ms.

Be sure it opens AFTER the input relays opens also! 


 
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 

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