[Icom] switching voltage

Tue, 02 Jul 2002 07:46:06 -0400

Yes!! Yes! Yes. Use the Optocoupler or a separate keying relay.
[Ameritron ARB 702].  

Your measurements or data are steady state conditions and do not include
the inductive spike voltage when the relay operates.

Deacon Dave, W1MCE

martyp wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I just received an Ameritron Al1200 which has a keying v of 12v @ 100ma....
> I have a new Icom 756 PRO II. Do I need an external relay for the Icom ?
> Has anyone had experience with the Al1200 and an Icom 756 Pro or Pro II
> over a period of time ? Thanks for the response and 73, g.b.
> 
> Kindest regards,
> Marty, W3QK
> 
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