[Test-Equipment] PTS 040

[GandalfG8 at aol.com]

Hi Bob
 
A belated Happy New Year too to you, and to all other list  members.
 
Apologies for the delayed reply, I gave up on using the web based version  
of AOL whilst away and have been having power problems due to bad weather  
since returning.
 
Enabling the remote option will switch control from the front panel  
switches to the remote inputs, removing the 5 volt supply from the switches and  
enabling the interface latches in the remote module, which isn't going to  
achieve what you want.
 
I still believe a switched buffer after the output of the PTS040 would be  
the most straightforward method of keying or switching it.
 
regards
 
Nigel
GM8PZR
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 01/01/2012 04:01:01 GMT Standard Time, wn2ami at gmail.com  
writes:

I've  been going over the few pages (33) in my PTS040 manual.
Soon I'll have it  memorized :-)
Pin 22 control might get me down to +3dBm at 50ohms.
The  signal at that level will still be audible in the receiver.
The manual  briefly mentions grounding Pin 42 will enable remote 
programming.
It would  be easy to see if this disables the output.
My worry is there might be some  future consequence by rapidly keying this
line.
Any opinion?
Happy  New Year!