[1000mp] Keying mast-mount relay

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:19:07 +0200

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrie Smith" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 2:38 AM
Subject: [1000mp] Keying mast-mount relay

> Hello:
>
> I've had some success on 6M EME recently using the MKV and FTV-1000.
>
> Since I live in a fairly noisy environment, I don't want, or need, a
preamp
> for terrestrial work.  However, when pointing the beams up at 30 to 50
> degrees my local noise goes away.
>
>  I tried a preamp last evening while listening to a sked between two other
> stations.  I believe the preamp helps.
>
> I've made "boxes" full of relays and switches in the past, for other types
> of transceivers, and I'm sure I can do the same on the MKV.
>
> I'm equally sure that whatever I design will be overly complex and
difficult
> to use!
>
> Does anyone on the list know of an elegant and simple design that will
> accomplish switching the MKV, FTV-1000, amplifier and mast-mount
> relay/preamp in an order that will prevent burning up anything, especially
> the preamp?
>
> TNX, Barrie, W7ALW, Missoula, Montana, DN36AU
>
>
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