[Elecraft] How much delay for the AL80A amp?

Phil & Debbie Salas dpsalas at tx.rr.com
Mon Feb 6 20:32:30 EST 2012


"The AL80A is not the most modern of amplifier designs - but it works
well and is paid for. Is there a suggested keying/RF delay (transmit
delay) when using this amp? I never had a rig with adjustable delay before. 
Bill W2BLC"

The large open-frame relays used in many of the Ameritron amps typically 
take around 15ms to operate.  I measured the relay in the ALS-600 at 13ms. 
I'd probably set the delay to 18-20ms.

Phil - AD5X 



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