[TenTec] Orion with Drake L7

[Michael Tope]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neil Kutchera" <k4njk at bellsouth.net>


>I just finishing rebuilding my Drake L7 and I would like to use it 
> with my Ten Tec Orion.  Can I connect the Orion's AMP1 connection 
> directly to the L7 VOX RELAY line or do I need an external keying 
> interface?  I have been unable to determine the voltage/current 
> specifications for the Drake's keying circuitry.
> 
> Thanks,
> Neil
> K4NJK


Neil,

My L-7 relay input jack shows an open circuit voltage of 27.7 VDC
and a short circuit current of 3.2 milliamps. I've had no problems
keying it directly with my Omni 6+. Dunno about the specs on the 
Orion, however.

73, Mike W4EF...................................