[Milsurplus] GRC-106 receiver exciter query

[Steve Haney]

At 07:21 PM 10/30/2006 -1000, Michael Tauson wrote:
>Okay, I've got some idiot questions regarding the subject set.  First,
>does it really need the amplifier attached to it to operate or can it
>work independently?  

Will work independently, but only puts out about 1/10 watt.





Second, what's the output impedance of the
>exciter?  

My guess would be 50 ohms, but I could not find anything in the book, the
coax used to connect the exciter and amp is 50 ohm but that seems like slim
evidence.


Third, where does the modulation actually take place, the
>exciter or the PA?  (I can see design possibilities that would allow
>either.)

In the exciter. 
>
>What I'm thinking about is using the R-662 or R-834 to drive a *gasp*
>civilian linear to around 100 or so watts.  The one I'm thinking about
>is fairly broadband and inexpensive ... plus is not the power hog the
>stock one is.  (Also quieter, for those individuals who like their
>hearing.)  

You do not like the sound of a 400 cycle vacuum cleaner?  


Since I'm planning to run SSB & RTTY, it would be
>convenient to know if I have to do any other twitching to make this a
>smooth conversion.
>
Good luck, will your amp run on 1/10 watt drive?  
Steve Haney
Haney Electronic Company
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Godley, TX 76044-3688
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