Nick,
The Drake C Line will not need a T/R switch. The relay is contained in the
T4XC to switch the antenna from the receiver to the transmitter. Some of the
older transmitter/receiver pairs needed an external switch like you are
referring to. The T/R switch handled the task of switching the antenna from
receiver to transmitter, and muting the receiver so you don't get feedback in
the speaker. Some of the "experts" may give a better definition, but that's
the gist. The C Line takes care of all of the necessary functions for the pair
to act as a true transciever would. Welcome to the world of Drake gear. You
will love the C Line.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
----- Original Message -----
From: N Jones
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:30 PM
Subject: [drakelist] TR switch?
Pardon my ignorance, but can someone describe what a TR switch is? I
am new to Drake products and have recently inherited from a deceased relative a
C-line. Beautiful product, (up to now I have only used Kenwood transceivers)
but I am not sure how the transmit and receive functions take place when using
separate RX and TX. So again, what is a TR switch? Where can I get further
information. I do not yet have the complete station, only the R-4C and spkr.
Is the TR switch built-in somewhere or is it a separate physical unit?
73, Nick Jones
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