[Icom] Frozen Send relay - 756

Mon, 27 May 2002 14:34:06 -0500

I realize that...I was just correcting the information sent in the below
message.

"It states clearly "inside" the manual that the limit on the keying relay
is; 16 vdc @ 0.2A = 200ma."

It would be nice if it did state that clearly, but it doesn't, so even if
some people read there manual, they are mis-led by Icom, although it is a
pretty well known issue.

Van,
K0KAV

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Erickson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Frozen Send relay - 756

> That, 2A. is a "mis-print", that figure never has been correct. Look up
the
> specs on the relay, an you will see it is 200mA.
>
>
> At 12:18 PM 5/27/02 -0500, you wrote:
> >Actually, all the Icom manuals I have come in contact with say 16V DC/2 A
> >with a additional note that "if this level is exceeded, a large external
> >relay must be used." If that your correct, no external relay would be
> >necessary.  Clearly, it is misinformation and NO-ONE (I know) has ever
> >gotten a straight answer from Icom yet.  When I talked to them they said,
> >"Our transceivers are designed to operate with our amplifiers ONLY."
Adams
> >website pretty well explains the situation with Icom internal relays and
the
> >confusion that exists.  Bottom line, an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound
> >of cure.
> >
> >Van,
> >K0KAV
> >
> >
> >All Incoming/Outgoing mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2002.
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Matt Erickson" <[email protected]>
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 12:04 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Icom] Frozen Send relay - 756
> >
> >
> > > At 12:39 PM 5/27/02 -0400, you wrote:
> > > >Gary
> > > >         I kinda though that was the problem. I always suggest that a
> > > > relay be used regardless of make or model. Best insurance in the
world.
> >I
> > > > think manufacturers should print this on the manual's cover in big
red
> >letters.
> > >
> > > Would not do any good, because these same guys don't read the manual,
it
> > > gets tossed into the box after the rig comes out, and is never looked
at
> >again.
> > >
> > > It states clearly "inside" the manual that the limit on the keying
relay
> > > is; 16vdc @ 0.2 A = 200mA.  If the keying relay of the amp is drawing
> >300mA
> > > @ 12vdc, it is still out of range. Even at 5vdc. if the key voltage is
> > > 24vdc @ 50mA, it is STILL out of range.
> > >
> > > Use an "interface" relay, they are cheap, easy to make, and good
> >insurance,
> > > just like he said.
> > > I have a circuit on my web site anyone can use/copy, etc. both
open-frame
> > > relay and solid-state are covered.
> > > www.qsl.net/kk5dr/
> > >
> > > 73 de Matt KK5DR
> > >
> > > >Take Care
> > > >JV
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >----
> > > >Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan W6OLD, [email protected]
> > > >Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/
> > >
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> >
> >
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