[Elecraft] K2/XV-144 with sequencer and big amp
Bob DeVarney W1ICW
w1icw at myfairpoint.net
Sun Dec 5 19:00:18 EST 2010
Second question.
I am using my K2 and XV-144 as my EME rig. I take the output of the
transverter key jack and feed it to my sequencer, which then sends the
appropriately delayed signals to my amp ( 750 watts ) and my T/R relays
and preamp at the tower.
My question is this:
Can I slow down the transition from receive to transmit internal to the
K2? Is there a menu option to do so? I could of course use the ptt
signal from my computer to key my sequencer, and then have my sequencer
key the K2, but what if I use the "tune" button on my front panel? That
appears to be instantaneous.
The last thing I want to do is wipe out a very expensive preamp or hot
switch my relays with a 1 kW amp ( in the works )
Thanks in advance,
Bob W1ICW
P.S. I have rediscovered my K2 this year, as a high performance VHF rig
! K2s aren't just for QRP HF any more, I've made over 170 EME QSOs with
my K2, XV-144, 600 watts, and a small ( by EME standards ) array of 16
dBd gain on 2 meters. Bravo to the Elecraft team for coming up with such
a versatile product !
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