[Amps] al-811 wont transmit

[Louis Parascondola]

Both were first time 
mplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF was applied


Like CB amps do?




-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Youvan <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com>
To: amps <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sat, Jun 18, 2011 9:32 am
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit


Mitch Cox wrote:
> I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had no 
dea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first time 
mplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF was applied. 
nytime this happens I try to remember back to my first experience with Ham 
adio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't magically know 
verything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding, bless their 
earts.
   I think some CB foot warmers have "RF sensing" switching circuits.  I know 
've had several 2 
eter amplifiers that did.  (5 W in 35 W out)  I don't think it is 100% 
tupidity.
- 
   Ron  KA4INM - The man who sets out to carry a cat by its tail learns 
omething
                 that will always be useful and which never will grow dim or 
oubtful.
                                                                    -- Mark 
wain.
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