[1000mp] ft1000mp mkV amp switching

Zoli Pitman HA1AG [email protected]
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:31:49 +0100


> I want to switch a mentioned SB220  rated at 125VDC@80mA.
>
> The manual is quite confusing on this subject : first they
> mention the SB220 and later the relay can only switch 60VDC... ?

Hi Dirk,

The relay in the MP will handle the unmodified SB-220 OK. If you're afraid
you should use a switching FET like IRF-840 between the rig and the amp. It
costs you something like 3 euro and will last forever. If you go this way,
you can even switch it via the DATA.

73 de Zoli HA1AG