[Amps] TL-922 relay problems

[Vic Rosenthal]

Paul B. Peters, VE7AVV wrote:

> My TL-922 has most of the mods suggested by Rich, AG6K -- but one item that
> has not been done is the vacuum relay QSK.
> 
> I tell you this by way of introduction to the symptoms I have noticed in the
> last few days. The amp operates perfectly with one minor exception.
> Regardless of whether I'm operating with the foot switch or VOX, the amp
> seems to hang for a second when I unkey or stop talking. By hang I mean, the
> amp is definitely not transmitting, but I don't have complete audio back in
> the headset -- the audio sounds a bit ragged for a second or two and then
> all is fine once again. Could this be an early indicator of a failing TX
> relay? 

Yes.  I've had this happen with Jennings RJ1A relays after some use.  I've had 
better luck with Kilovac HC1's. Just anecdotal evidence, not proof.  Replace the 
relay and it should clear up.

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco