[Elecraft] K3 Macro to control KEY OUT

[Vic K2VCO]

I use the DIGOUT1 line to enable my amp, as someone mentioned. It's reliable because you 
can turn it on or off and not just change its state, as with some other parameters.

You would be amazed at how much output you can get from a single 3-500Z (for a very short 
time!) if you hit it with 110 watts of drive. I found out before implementing DIGOUT1, but 
luckily the tube survived.

On 5/31/2011 2:32 PM, Bill Myers wrote:
> Mike,
>
> My macro doesn't key the K3/amp, but if I forget to reach over and take the
> amp off-line before I do key, the protect circuit will shut the amp down
> with the 85 W input.  I remember ninety-five percent of the time - but
> sometimes in the heat of things ... (or maybe during just a sr. moment or
> two!) ...
>
> Bill K6IFF
>
> "Are you saying when you activate your 85W macro it also keys the rig/amp?
> Mike NF4L"

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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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