[ICOM] AMP INTERFACE TO 756 PRO II (CONTINUED)

[Dan Coleman W8KMX]

I big thanks to all that answered my broadcast message.  I posted my inquiry 
and then left town for a few days so sorry that I did not answer promptly.

As to interfacing the Ameritron ALS-600 to the ICOM 756 Pro II the consensus 
is:
    1) Although it will "likely" be OK, it would be best to use an outboard 
relay that can be driven easily by the Pro II ("cheap insurance").
    2) Although some have had good results without ever hooking up the ALC, 
again it is best to use it.

One thing that was not mentioned by anyone is the time delay required to 
pull in the slave or ALS-600 relay for that matter, thereby causing the Pro 
II to transmit into an open load for a short time period.  I have seen some 
comments in the past as to the need for a delay to make sure the Pro II is 
fully connected to the AMP before your first word (using VOX) produces RF 
output.  One person (in a previous conversation) said he did not use VOX for 
that reason and, he made sure the PTT was depressed an instant before he 
spoke etc.

Any comments on this?

73,
Dan

p.s. Yes I would like to talk with K5CWO and since you have unlimited 
calling, you can call me at (864) 638-3001 (I don't have unlimited calling). 
DGC