[Norton AntiSpam] [ICOM] AMP for 756 PRO

[Clif Holland]

I should amend that to say most Icom radios use a reed relay that is 
incompatible with the keying requirements of most amps. I consider this a 
design flaw and not the amps fault. Buffer relays are needed.

Clif Holland KA5IPF
www.avvid.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 2:35 AM
Subject: RE: [Norton AntiSpam] [ICOM] AMP for 756 PRO


> Thanks Cliff:
>
> I had heard with some amps the Icoms need a special relay
> or something.
>
> I was considering the Ameritron AL-811 or the Heathkit
> 230.
>
> Didn't know if there was any special consideration for
> these models or not when it comes to a 756PRO.
>
> I just don't want to be stuck with something I am going
> to have to modify or make shift if you know what I mean.
> :0)
>
>
>
>  73 fer nw,
> Bob AD5VJ
>
> 10X# 37210, FP#-1141, SMIRK#-5177
> http://www.n5iet.com/
> Code may be taking a back seat for now,
> but the pioneering spirit that put the code
> there in the first place is out front of it all.
>
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clif
> Holland
>> Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 11:34 PM
>> To: ICOM Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [Norton AntiSpam] [ICOM] AMP for 756 PRO
>>
>> 1. An amp does not know what radio is hooked to it.
>> (exception: radio specific amps) 2. A radio does not
> know
>> what amp it is hooked to and doesn't care.
>> 3. Most amps like appx 100w drive to develop max design
> power out.
>> 4. Most amps are designed for 220/240v to operate most
>> efficiently. While 120 can be used it limits the output
> power.
>>
>> Before the flames start; these are generic rules for
> amps and
>> radios. I realize there are exceptions to any rule but
> these
>> are basic guidelines.
>>
>> Clif Holland KA5IPF
>> www.avvid.com
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Icom Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 10:39 PM
>> Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [ICOM] AMP for 756 PRO
>>
>>
>> > Other than the one in the manual which I can not
> afford,
>> > what amp is good for the 756 PRO in order to utilize
> its
>> > capabilities?
>> >
>> > Looking for one to rebuild for 120V line voltage.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >  73 fer nw,
>> > Bob AD5VJ
>> >
>> > 10X# 37210, FP#-1141, SMIRK#-5177
>> > http://www.n5iet.com/
>> > Code may be taking a back seat for now,
>> > but the pioneering spirit that put the code
>> > there in the first place is out front of it all.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> > Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC,
> icom-owner at mailman.qth.net
>> > Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.316 MHz
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>> >
>>
>>
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>> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC,
> icom-owner at mailman.qth.net
>> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.316 MHz
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>>
>
>
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