[Yaesu] FT-1000MP MK V keying SB-220

Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:04:56 -0500

Perhaps an SB102, or a TR4 would be happy to key the SB220 directly, but
anything that starts with TS, FT, or IC???   I thought it was a given that
you use an external relay.
....Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Toothaker" <[email protected]>
To: "Yaesu Yaesu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:15 AM
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000MP MK V keying SB-220


> Just began the connections to a new MK V and find that the 120VDC from the
> relay in the SB220 amplifier
> is not compatible with the MK V relay which is good for only 100VAC or
> 60VDC.  However, the manual states it is compatible with the 220 and 221
in
> the instructions for hooking up a linear amp.
> Anyone know the real deal here?  I do now wish to fry the internal XCVR
> relay but also do not relish the thought of adding another external relay
> just to drove the SB-220 relay.
>
> Thanks for any inputs...
>
> Al, N6TA
>
>
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