[TenTec] T/R Relay on Paragon

[We5f@aol.com]

Hello:

I'm sure this question has been asked/answered before, but I'm new to this 
list and could use some help.  I have a Paragon 1 with the Giehl chip, version 
3.0.

Is there a simple way to defeat the auxiliary T/R switching relay RLY 1 on my 
Paragon?  I will never need to switch an external amplifier, and the clicking 
is annoying when operating CW QSK.  Could I clip the ground lead on the pot 
to defeat the relay?  If I can't defeat it, is there a way to increase the 
delay?  It's controlled by R33, a 100kOhm pot on the control board.  Would going 
to a 10 kOhm pot increase the delay to at least 3 seconds?

Thanks for the help!  73, Jim K5HO
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