[Kenwood] Re: TS-830 and a Logikey K-3 Keyer

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:33:53 -0500

Roger,
Like Joe says, I'm sure the K-3 will be just fine with your TS-830S.
I've never met a keyer yet that didn't key my 830.
I'm wondering if the pos and neg terminals you're refering to aren't
your external power supply terminals... just a thought.
73,  Les,  W�OJH

Joe LeKostaj wrote:
> "Roger Marrotte" wrote:
> 
>> Does anyone know if the TS-830 and the Logikey K-3 can be used together.
> 
> 
> Hi Roger.
> The TS-830 uses grid-block keying that results in the -65V you see at 
> the key jack. I looked at the K-3 schematic in the manual at the 
> manufacturer's website, and the negative keying output looks compatible 
> with grid-block keying to me. Their website also proclaims "Keys all 
> solid state and most tube rigs (virtually everything made since 1964)".  
> So I think it'll be fine with your TS-830.
> 
> 73,
> Joe K9LY
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