[Kenwood] ts 830s

[rbethman]

Many are not even aware of the VERY old TS-900.  It came out around time 
of the T-599/R-599.

Same front panel design.  Definitely NOT "modern"!  I suspect that the 
one I obtained came into US by way of Military travels.  Was highly 
sought out to be returned back to Orient.  Even significantly crippled.  
It used the 6JS6A/6JS6C sweep tube finals.

It definitely keyed older amps.

All whom know older Kenwood, I.e., 520/530/820/830 - some with "S" 
versions - have used these with either old Amplifiers.  Some were 
fortunate to have had a TL-922.  Others built HB GG amps.  Mine was HB 
813s in GG.  Used a roller inductor.

I've looked through the manuals on those I listed.  Every one of them 
had a relay able to do the 120V relay.

Personal preference - Do not care for QSK.  I find too much stress on 
rigs and amps.  Never even had it until I picked up the TS-930SAT.

Bob - N0DGN

On 2/9/2013 11:12 PM, Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>
> I currently direct key an Emtron DX-2sp and did key a henry 2K4 with 
> an Icom 756 Pro and the Yaesu FTDX5000MP.
>
> I'd be very careful direct keying any amp unless the manual states 
> it's capable or you can see the components are rated for the required 
> voltage and current.  "I think", but will offer no guarantee, that 
> most modern amps can be driven by most modern transceivers.
>
> I'd certainly not take a blanket statement between tube and SS rig 
> driving capability.  OTOH most of the old tube rigs were capable of 
> switching 120VAC to key an amp.  Not QSK, but they could handle the 
> voltage and current and I believe that was the important point here.
>
> 73
>
> Roger  (K8RI)