[TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp

[K3GHH]

Thank you, Rick. That's what I suspected.

And yes, Barry, the Keying Loop 1 and 2 are already off. Thanks.


On 10/18/2016 08:02 AM, rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
> John,
>
> Your O2 has two means of keying linear amplifiers:
>
> 1. Single Cable using the AMP KEY
> 2. Dual Cables using TX EN and TX OUT.  (Keying Loop)
>
> You amplifier does not support a keying loop.
> You must use the AMP KEY.
>
> I haven't had an Orion for many years now but I seem to recall you have to
> select or enable whichever keying method you want in the software menu.
>
> There is no problem with voltage incompatibility.  It is plug and play once
> you enable the correct keying method in the menu.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of K3GHH
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:56 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion II and new 2K-FL amp
>
> Baby steps here, coping with my first-ever amplifier... First question:
> A phono cable must run from the amplifier's "Relay 1" jack to ...
> something on the O2. Is it TX OUT 1, TX EN 1, or AMP KEY 1?
>
> The SPE Expert 2K-FL manual states: "RELAY  This essential link allows the
> amplifier to be put in the transmit state. To do that it is necessary that
> the inner pin of the phono connector is connected to signal ground. This is
> normally done at the transceiver with either a 'close-on-ground' relay, or
> with a switching transistor. It is important that the voltages at that
> terminal do not exceed 12 Vdc. On the transceiver this link is often called
> SEND or TX GND. Refer to your transceiver manual for more details."
>
> This seems to come first, before dealing with ALC and CAT.
>
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