[Yaesu] QSK connections using FT-1000D to drive Alpha 87A

[Paul Playford]

The amplifier won't need it but your exciter will.

The 6' of cable is part of the tuned input to the amplifer that the exciter 
see's.

de Paul, W8AEF

ZF2JL/ZF2TA  FO8DX/FO8PLA  8Q7AA  XZ0A  VU7RG  TX5C



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David J Windisch" <davidjw at cinci.rr.com>
To: <Yaesu at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:14 PM
Subject: [Yaesu] QSK connections using FT-1000D to drive Alpha 87A


> Need help, please, cuz I'm used to the Ten-Tec Titanic method of plugging 
> the keyer into the amp switching circuitry, which in turn keys the xcvr.
>
> Btw, does the amp truly need 6' of cable 'tween it and the xcvr?
>
> Tia & 73
> Dave W8FGX
>