[Elecraft] linear amp shutdown (was ALC)

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

 David Cutter <d.cutter at ntlworld.com> wrote
on Monday, December 03, 2007 10:55 PM :


> In my view there are 2 issues here:
>
> 1   in my view the amplifier should be self-protecting against overloads, 
> eg antenna fault (I am mindful of virtually any other equipment which must 
> be tested by law with overload conditions)

Without question! I believe that a shutdown system of any use should 
shutdown the entire transmitter not just the amplifier, and start the 
cooling fans if not already running.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD