[Test-Equipment] PTS 040

[RJ Mattson]

OK Nigel,
Thanks for explaining what that pin does not do :-)
An RF leak proof, keyed buffer is the way to go.
Have a great new year,
Be well,
bob...w2ami

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 7:29 AM, <GandalfG8 at aol.com> wrote:

> 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!
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