[Elecraft] KX3 Relay Control For Desktop Amplifiers

[hawley, charles j jr]

The continuous rating for the output fet  2N7002 is 115ma. So seems ok at 100ma.

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Chuck, KE9UW 
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On Mar 12, 2013, at 11:07 AM, "Bob Schumacher" <robertwschumacher at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Most common desktop amps have a relay circuit that requires a transceiver to short 12 VDC at 100 ma to key the amplifier on.
> In the KX3 specs, the maximum amp relay current is stated to be 100 ma. Has anyone keyed a desktop amp directly with a KX3 or is it recommended to use an intermediate external relay circuit?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> W9DBR
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