[Icom] Frozen Send relay - 756

[gareth]

Keith V wrote:
> 
> It's fairly common knowledge that a keying interface must be used between
> most Icom transceivers and most non solid state amplifiers.  Be sure to use
> one after you get the relay repaired/replaced.   The contacts are probably
> welded.  Ameritron makes one, they are also available on eBay...Yaesu also
> makes one...they run from $30 to $50 and will solve the problem of welding
> the relay.
> 
> Van,
> K0KAV
> 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "gareth" <gareth@capecod.net>
> To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 9:36 PM
> Subject: [Icom] Frozen Send relay - 756
> 
> > First it is lines on the scope - (which are getting darker by the
> > QSO) - now, out of the clear blue sky the send relay froze in the TX
> > position. The amp is permanently keyed and will not return to RX.
> > Has anyone else had this problem? I am beginning to think the whole
> > relay will have to be replaced. While I am at it I might as will get
> > a new scope. I wonder if Cliff can do this? Major bummer for sure
> > :<<
> >
> >  Gary   N1MSV
> > ----

I have heard about these interface boxes. I have used no interface
for 5 years with no problems. Does this welding problem progress
very slowly? What is the best interface to use with a 756 and a
AL-80B?? 

 Gary

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