Hi John,
The acc cable is used to convey the control signal from the sequencer to
the K3 so that the TX INH will inhibit the K3 when configured correctly
and can be used whether or not the band is built in or not. It may be
possible to use the ALC output from the sequencer dependent upon its
level and polarity but I do not know how that is configured. If you
read the section in the manual that describes the inhibit and compare it
with the sequencer output you should be able to arrange it correctly.
73
Peter
G3SMT
On 23/09/2018 22:03, John Stengrevics wrote:
Hi Peter,
I appreciate what you are saying, but I have no use for an ACC cable. The K3S
has 6 meters built in.
I am using the W6PQL amp with the control board. But, the control board has to
connect to ALC on the transceiver. The K3S has no ALC jack.
I have asked Jim, W6PQL, if setting the TX DELAY to 20 milliseconds will
provide enough time for relays to switch.
73,
John
WA1EAZ
On Sep 23, 2018, at 5:58 PM, Peter Torry <peter.to...@talktalk.net> wrote:
Hi John,
Pin 7 of the Acc connector is the transmit inhibit input that is enabled in the
config menu. That is the only way to ensure that the K3 remains in Rx until
the sequencer has completed its cycle. I use this with all my transverters and
LNAs to ensure their correct sequencing.
It is described in both the manual and the F Caddy book.
As you are using the PQL amplifier I assume that you are also using the PQL
control board V6 that has an output that may be used for this purpose, just
check the polarity of the output as it may need inverting.
Good luck with your project
73
Peter
G3SMT
On 23/09/2018 19:54, John Stengrevics wrote:
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the reply. But, what would I be using an ACC cable for?
73,
John
WA1EAZ
On Sep 23, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Peter Torry <peter.to...@talktalk.net> wrote:
Hi John,
I agree with Don's comments as I use a K3 with an amplifier and an LNA in a
similar configuration to yourself. I would never use ALC under any
circumstances to avoid radiating a poor signal. To protect the LNA I use a
signal from the sequencer in the amplifier to inhibit the K3 from transmitting
until the sequencer has done its stuff. Setting the delay on the K3 still
leaves you at risk as 20ms is too short a time for all the relays to operate
satisfactorily. Use pin7 on the acc connector as detailed in the manual on
transverter control - TX INH.
73
Peter
G3SMT
On 23/09/2018 15:29, John Stengrevics wrote:
Hi Don,
That was timely as I just got off Skype with Jim, W6PQL. He mentioned that the
ALC should be held high for some milliseconds to allow for the amp’s relays to
switch over thereby protecting the LNA.
Since the K3S works differently than most, he suggested that I look for an RF
Hold-Off setting on the K3S and set it for around 50 milliseconds. That being
said, I don’t see that in the manual or in Fred’s book. Any suggestions?
73,
John
WA1EAZ
On Sep 23, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
John,
I do not understand how the amplifier or the ALC could protect the LNA.
I assume the LNA is only used on receive, so if you have good sequencing
between receive and transmit, no damage could occur.
ALC is only applicable to transmit, and Elecraft does not recommend using ALC
to limit the drive to the amplifier. Set the power to the amp properly and all
will be well.
Using ALC to control the exciter power is a bad way to do things, it will only
lead to distortion and spurious emissions from the amplifier.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 9/23/2018 10:58 AM, John Stengrevics wrote:
My apologies - I should have added that I am using a Downeast Microwave DTR
relay to take the LNA out of the line when voltage applied to the relay drops
as a result of transmission.
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