[ICOM] 756ProII: Remote On/Off Help Needed

[John Webb]

Richard,will the relay handle the current in xmit ?? If installed in the 12
line it will be handling the current on xmit say 25A.Of course one could
switch the 110 side to the supply for lower current..just some thoughts..73
john
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Thorne" <rmthorne at cox.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:09 AM
Subject: [ICOM] 756ProII: Remote On/Off Help Needed


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> Hello Group:
>
> I have a 756ProII which I'm running in a remote controlled environment.
>
> Unfortunately, the ProII does not have a software command to turn the
> rig on and off, as far as I know.  If a command exists, I sure would
> like to know the command.
>
> So I'm looking for ways/ideas to turn the rig on/off remotely.  I have
> access to remote controlled relays so I will have the capability.  Heres
> a few ideas I've bounced around:
>
> 1: install a relay between the power supply and rig.  I've confirmed
> that the rig will turn on and off with the power supply.  The rig must
> be turned on initially from the front pannel, but after that the rig
> will come on when the supply is turned on and will turn off when the
> power supply is turned off.
>
> 2:  Figure out a way to bring a control lead from the power switch on
> the inside of the rig to the outside of the rig so I could connect a
> relay to it.  I'm not a real fan of modifying the rig, but I'm willing
> to do it if I can do it right.
>
> Any ideas/thoughts would be welcomed.  I really don't want the rig left
> on all the time.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Rich Thorne
> ARS: N5ZC
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> Amarillo, TX
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