[Amps] Ameritron QSK-5 Attachment

[Ken, KA0W]

Bob,

I have my QSK-5's hooked as follows:

Key 1: stays shorted to gnd

Key 2: hooked to rig's (Orion II, Pro III, or FT1KD)
amp t/r

Aux: nothing
 
Amp Relay: to amp relay (always keyed thru Key 1) I do
not t/r amp relay. 

Amp stays in transmit, only few ma of plate current.
During long idle periods I just switch amp to standby.
Runs Alpha 99 and Commander HF-2500 Magnum without
fault at any speed and output on CW.  

73,

Ken, KA0W 






--- Bob Wade <bobwade at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi Group.
> I have been reviewing the searchable archives for
> info on connecting the Ameritron QSK-5 stand alone
> unit.
> My configuration is an Icom 756 Pro II and Drake l7
> Amp.
> I understand the Coax connections but am confused on
> the keying circuit connections.  How best should I
> connect
> the Key1, Key2, Aux and Amp Relay connections to the
> 756 and L7?  
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I am anxious
> to operate QSK with the Amp without hot switching.
> 73,
> Bob Wade - W6RTW
> Riverside County RACES PEOC Station Manager
> w6rtw at arrl.net
> bobwade at earthlink.net
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