Eric,
The situation should not be a problem for remote stations that are
controlled by a computer or some other type of semi-intelligent device.
The K3 has a built-in Remote Power ON. After restoration of power, ACC
pin 8 can be pulled to ground to activate the Remote Power ON. See page
18 in the manual.
Use of that input avoids the issues about transients and other problems
that might be present when power is restored.
73,
Don W3FPR
Eric Scace K3NA wrote:
The need to manually press the power button to turn on the radio is a
problem in remote-controlled stations. If power fails, one must visit
the site to power up the radios.
That said, there are often many transients when power is first restored.
An ideal solution would have these attributes:
-- if the radio was powered up when the +13 Vdc supply voltage
disappeared, then...
-- when +13 Vdc reappears, wait 3 seconds, and then power-up the radio.
73,
-- Eric K3NA
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