[Elecraft] [KX2] Can the key out drive a relay?

[tomb18]

Hi Ok,   it does mention up to 30v but no current is specified. I guess it should handle 250m ma then.
Thanks

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-------- Original message --------From: Gil Drynan <gild at seanet.com> Date: 2016-09-06  10:22 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: tomb18 <tomb18 at videotron.ca> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] Can the key out drive a relay? 

I do not have the KX2 manual in front of me.  But I do recall the KX2
manual specification does list a maximum voltage. (I think is was in the
range of 40 vdc.) I will look it up at reply back.  The manual does not
list a maximum current.  However, my KX2 does handle the 12v relay in my
Ameritron 500m. That I use in my travel trailer.


Gil
W7GIL






> Hi this is the KX2.Is it the same?Tom
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
> -------- Original message --------From: Dave Zeph <w9pa at w9pa.net> Date:
> 2016-09-06  1:59 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: 'tomb18' <tomb18 at videotron.ca>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [KX2] Can the key out drive a relay?
> Yes - it's a Power FET.  From the K3 Manual:
>
> "KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the amplifier T-R relay
> keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC
> @ 5A."
>
>
> 73 --> Dave, W9PA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> tomb18
> Sent: Tuesday, 06 September, 2016 1:36
> To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
> Subject: [Elecraft] [KX2] Can the key out drive a relay?
>
> HiI understand you can use the key out on the kx2 to signal an external
> amp.
> In the manual, it mentions to look up the voltage and current specs for
> this
> in the specifications in the manual.However, there is nothing there. Does
> anyone know the rating?can it directly drive a 12v relay requiring
> 250ma?Thanks, Tom va2fsq.com 
>
>
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