[Elecraft] Macro to Disable Key out

[Vic K2VCO]

Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
> Is the amp a solid state amp?  My ALS500 has an on/off and that is it but 
> WHY would anyone need or want a standby switch on a solid state amp?  It is 
> "off" and draws "no" current (probably a few mils) when RF is not present at 
> the input.  I never turn mine off even when I turn off everything else.

This has gone far from the original question! I am not sure exactly what John wanted, but 
what I want to do is make a macro that will

a) Reduce power to about 65 watts
b) Enable my external (tube) amplifier

And I want another macro to do the reverse.

Why bother? Yes, as one poster commented, my amplifier has a standby switch.

But if I only have to press one button on the K3 to reduce power and enable the amplifier, 
I will not be likely to accidentally enable it when the K3 is set for 110 watts.

I have done this more than once. Did you know that you can get about 1100 watts from a 
single 3-500Z if you drive it with 110 watts? Yes, you can... but for how long?
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco