[TenTec] 318 and qsk-5

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Since the Thunderbolt has no internal RF switching or relays this should be 
easy to accomplish but with an external RF switching system.

However, you will need to arrange a method to switch the inernal bias system 
from Standby to Operate,  Otherwise, in operate it sits there idling at 
about 400 watts DC and thus generates lots of heat.  Nice in the Winter but 
will tax the AC in the Summer.


73
Bob, K4TAX




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Tortorella" <w2iy at verizon.net>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5


> Hi Rick, sorry, I forgot to include that the rigs are Corsair II and 
> Johnson
> Courier or Thunderbolt.  Was hoping to use the amp with QSK.
> 73
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rick -
> DJ0IP / NJ0IP
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 4:23 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5
>
> Mike, these are two totally different animals.
> The QSK-5 speeds up the amp switching, while the 318 slows it down.
> Both solutions can work, but it also depends a bit on the amp and how fast
> its relay switches.
> What rig and amp are you trying to mate.
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Michael
> Tortorella
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 6:32 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> Subject: [TenTec] 318 and qsk-5
>
> Tentec friends, I am looking for help comparing the TenTec 318 with the
> Ameritron QSK-5.  Has anyone used either/both of these who could offer 
> some
> insights?
>
> Thanks and 73
>
> Mike W2IY
>
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