[TenTec] Jupiter with ALS 600

[John Huffman]

Rick -

The latest link on the ALS600 didn't work, but the one I sent covering 
both ALS500 and ALS600 was fine this morning.

73 de K1ESE
John

On 5/28/2012 8:31 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> Does this link work for you guys?
> I haven't been able to access Phil's website for quite some time now...
>
> The same article was also in QST about 2 years ago.
> If you are an arrl member, you can access it there in their archives.
>
> Just search on AD5X or Phil Salas in 2010.
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of John Huffman
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:46 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter with ALS 600
>
> John -
>
> Rick has given you excellent advice.  Once you are done with that, add QSK
> for about $10 -
>
> http://www.ad5x.com/images/Presentations/QSKals500als600RevE.pdf
>
> 73 de K1ESE
> John
>
> On 5/28/2012 7:17 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> John,
>>
>> Here are the steps for using the ALS 600 with the Jupiter:
>>
>> - First, buy your XYL some flowers and give a hug and a kiss and say tnx.
>> Then kiss her again and tell her that one's from Rick.  Now continue
>> below...
>>
>> - Then read your manual, page 3-5, paragraph 3.15.  This explains
>> operation with a non-QSK amplifier. You have to adjust a menu function
>> called  EXT T/R DELAY.  I would start with a delay of about 1/2
>> second.  You didn't tell us if you work CW, SSB, or both.  For SSB
>> it's a non-issue anyway.  It's CW where you can get hot switching problems
> if you are not careful.
>> - Study the drawing in Figure 3-1 at the bottom of page 3-6.  This
>> shows you how to connect your Jupiter to the ALS 600.  All you need is
>> a shielded cable with a male RCA Phono plug on each end.
>>
>> - After connecting as shown in Figure 3-1, and making the necessary
>> adjustment to EXT T/R DELAY, you are ready to "LAUDENBOOMER."
>>
>> - No Ten-Tec transceiver has an ALC connection.  Don't worry about it.
>> Just adjust your transceiver's mic gain and compressor as described in
>> the book and you will have no problems.  The adjustment of the "ALC
>> SET" on the front panel of the ALS 600 will have no influence on your
>> operations.  It doesn't matter where it is adjusted to.
>>
>> The ALS 600 is a good little amp.  I had one for a few years and used
>> it with my Omni VI.  I wish I had never sold it!
>>
>> Have fun!
>> Rick, DJ0IP
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
>> On Behalf Of john brown
>> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:46 AM
>> To: tentec at contesting.com; n2ydf at hotmail.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter with ALS 600
>>
>>
>> Hi , Everyone 1st time using the list. I have just received from my
>> wife, an ALS 600 amp (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) and am looking for info, on how
>> to set it up with my Jupiter. I know Ameritron sells a ARB Relay
>> Interface, but they do not list a cable for Ten Tec. Is the interface
>> necessary? Do I need to make up a cable? If I recall correctly, the
>> Jupiter does not have an external ALC output. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated. TNX John Brown, N2YDF .
>> E mail / N2YDF at Hotmail.Com 		 	   		
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