[TenTec] Amplifier Decision???

[Carl Moreschi]

Just run the Orion "Amp Key" line to your Ameritron's relay or key line,
whatever it is called.  The Orion is designed to bring up the amp key line
early enough to allow the amplifier's antenna relay to transfer before
transmit power is applied.  Experiment with the best "EXT T/R Delay" on the
Orion to keep the amplifer's relay up during words.  You will lose QSK with
this amp but it will work fine.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Sanders" <kjs14 at iglou.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 11:24 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Amplifier Decision???


>
> I'm new to Ham Radio es still in learn mode.  I only wrk CW es would like
> to boost my power vry slightly for the difficult QSOs.  I hv two options
> that I am considering so would appreciate all ideas es suggestions.
>
> Option 1:  Purchase an Centurion from Ten-Tec. This is my preferred option
> but would necessitate adding a difficult (if not impossible) circuit to
the
> shack.
>
> Option 2:  I hv an opportunity to purchase an Ameritron 811H but am not
sure
> it will be compatible with my Orion. The Orion Manual shows a connection
> from the Orion's "amp key" to the amps "key input" connection.  An 811H
Amp
> does not have a "key input" connection but does hv a "relay" connection
> which might be what is needed.  The Orion does not hv an ALC connection
> and the 811H does.  Also Ameritron offers an ARB-704 "amp-to-radio
interface"
> which could be needed for this hookup???  I realize this amp is not QSK.
> I'm hoping someone has made the connection from Orion to 811H and would
> share their thoughts.
>
>
> TNX ahead es 73
> John / KG4WNA
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