[ARC5] Keying suggestions

[David Stinson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Wilson" <ianmwilson at earthlink.net>
Subject: [ARC5] Keying suggestions


> I'd like to key an unmodified ARC-5 TX using the internal relay.
>
>     a) I know that originally, the relay in the modulator did this
>     b) will apply the reversible mod that leaves the antenna relay in 'on'
>        position
>
> What R/C snubber components should I use around the key? Should I use a
> spike-catching diode?

I would recommend the spike diode, but I've never used
an R/C snubber.  If you're just keying one relay, I don't think
it should be a problem.
73 Dave S.